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Eternity in Our Hearts

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Life “under the sun” often feels fleeting, frustrating, and hard to grasp—like vapor slipping through our fingers. But Ecclesiastes reveals that this ache we feel is not a flaw in us, nor a failure in God’s design. It’s intentional. God has placed eternity in our hearts, causing us to long for something beyond the temporary concerns that consume us. When we understand that truth, our priorities shift. We stop chasing wind. We start embracing gratitude. And we anchor our hope in the God who stepped into time through Jesus to satisfy the eternal longing inside us. As Thanksgiving gives way to Advent, Ecclesiastes invites us to enjoy the gifts of today, let go of what won’t last, and set our hearts on the eternal life already breaking into our world through Christ. Continue reading →

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The Blessed Exchange

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction I must confess that in the early days of my faith journey, I had to learn the humility of gratitude toward God for the blessings in my life. Like many people, I once thought that the good things in … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the power of gratitude. This holiday invites us to pause and consider all that we are thankful for, even in the midst of life’s challenges. Psalm 107 has been on my … Continue reading →

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What’s There To Be Thankful For?

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Thanksgiving is coming this week here in the US. With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to wonder what there is to be thankful for. On a personal level, I’ve learned that my consulting engagement is ending early … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

On Thursday of this week, here in the U.S. (where I live), we will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. This got me thinking about the idea of giving thanks and a posture of gratitude. Unfortunately, like so many traditions and bedrock … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness on Not Thanksgiving

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

There is one day in a year here in the United States on which it is easy for people to remember to be thankful: Thanksgiving Day, of course. But each of us, if we think carefully about it, should be … Continue reading →

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Whom Will You Thank?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

This being the Sunday leading into Thanksgiving week, I felt God leading me to pause our series on apologetics (“Beyond Belief“), at least for this week, to reflect on this upcoming holiday, particularly focusing on thankfulness and gratitude. Let’s start … Continue reading →

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Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

“Now is the winter of our discontent…” William Shakespeare, from Richard III “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, … Continue reading →

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