Tag Archives: Trusting God

Wild, Untamable God

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

“Wild, Untamable God” explores the deeper message of the book of Job—not as a story about suffering, but as a profound revelation of God’s wildness, power, and goodness. Through Job’s encounter with God, especially the imagery of Leviathan, we are reminded that God cannot be controlled, predicted, or tamed—and that this is actually a gift. When God doesn’t meet our expectations, it doesn’t mean He has failed us; it means His wisdom exceeds our understanding. Drawing from Job, Scripture, and C.S. Lewis’s portrayal of Aslan, this post encourages us to trust a God who is not “safe,” but who is always, always good. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reflections, Christian Living, Encouragement, Faith & Spiritual Growth, Trusting God | Tagged ARMA, Aslan, bible, Bible Department Podcast, C.S. Lewis, Dr. Manny Arango, Faith, Faith in Hard Times, God, God’s Character, God’s Goodness, Jesus, Job, Leviathan, Prayer & Expectations, Spiritual maturity, Suffering & Purpose, Trusting God, Wild God | Leave a comment

What To Do When God Fails to Meet Your Expectations

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we expect—or when His timing feels painfully slow—we often slip into disappointment, confusion, or even anger. This week’s post explores why our expectations of God can become distorted, how we mistakenly judge God through our own experiences or the stories of others, and why His names (Provider, Healer, Defender) don’t represent promises of predictability, but invitations into deeper trust. We also acknowledge the reality of church hurt and the way people—not Jesus—can push believers away. Ultimately, the path forward isn’t pulling away from God but drawing closer through prayer, worship, and Scripture—the “center rail” that keeps our faith aligned. Even when life doesn’t make sense, God remains good, present, and faithful. Our greatest act of faith is learning to trust Him, even without full understanding. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Encouragement, Faith & Encouragement, Faith & Spiritual Growth, Hope, Hope in Hardship, Spiritual Encouragement | Tagged Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Christianity, church hurt, Disappointment with God, Encouragement & Hope, Faith, Faith & Spiritual Growth, faith in trials, God, God’s faithfulness, God’s Timing, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Rapha, Jesus, Overcoming Disappointment, Prayer and Worship, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, Trusting God in Hard Times, When God feels silent | Leave a comment

Pictures of God from Job

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

The book of Job is one of the most difficult books in the Bible, but it reveals timeless truths about who God is. In this post, I explore Job as wisdom literature and highlight four “pictures of God” that emerge: sovereign, patient, beyond our comprehension, and restorer. While Job doesn’t answer every question about suffering, it points us to the deeper truth that God Himself is the ultimate answer. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reflections, Biblical Characters, Faith & Spiritual Growth, Suffering & Hope, Trusting God in Hard Times | Tagged bible, Bible study, Book of Job, Daily Audio Bible, Faith, Faith in Hardship, God, God’s Patience, God’s Restoration, God’s Sovereignty, God’s Wisdom, Job, Spiritual Growth, Suffering, Trusting God, Wisdom Literature | Leave a comment

Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

A heartfelt reflection on loss, drawn from Job’s response to unimaginable suffering. Even in grief and uncertainty, we are called to trust the God who gives and takes away—and to cherish every moment with those we love. Continue reading →

Posted in Faith & Spiritual Growth, Grief & Loss, Scripture Reflections, Suffering & Hope, Trusting God in Hard Times | Tagged bible, Blessed Be the Name of the Lord, Book of Job, cherishing family, Daily Audio Bible, Eternal Perspective, Faith, faith in trials, God, grief, Hope, Jesus, Job, Job 1:21, Loss, love God and love others, Matthew 22:37–39, Spiritual Resilience, Suffering, Trusting God, worship in suffering | Leave a comment

Faith Over Fear: What Do We Have to Be Afraid Of?

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Discover how Scripture calls us to live with faith over fear. From Jesus calming the storm to the promise of heaven, learn why followers of Christ can face life with boldness, peace, and trust in God’s unfailing love. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Teachings, Biblical Truth, Biblical Truths, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Devotionals, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and fear, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Resilience, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Faith and Spirituality, Faith and Trust, Faith over fear, Faith Reflections, Inspirational, Life Challenges, Overcoming fear, Overcoming Worry, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection | Tagged Bible Verses About Fear, Christian Blogging, Christian Devotional, Christian Hope, Colossians 1:27, Encouragement for Christians, Faith over fear, Fear and Faith, Jesus Calms the Storm, Overcoming anxiety, Romans 8:31, Trusting God | Leave a comment

Trusting Jesus, Even When It Makes No Sense

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

“Trusting Jesus, Even When It Makes No Sense” explores the challenges of trusting God when life feels confusing or painful. Reflecting on Holy Week through the eyes of Jesus’ disciples, the blog draws parallels to biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, and David, who faced uncertainty but chose faith. Through personal stories and scriptural reminders, you are encouraged to find peace in knowing that God’s ways are higher and His plans are always for our good. Continue reading →

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Let God Out of the Box

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

We serve a limitless God, yet we often box Him in with our doubts and limited expectations. But Scripture tells us nothing is impossible for Him (Luke 1:37). Are you praying small prayers when God wants to do immeasurably more? Let’s break the limits and trust God’s power! Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Teachings, Biblical Truths, C.S. Lewis & Christian Apologetics, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Dependence on God, Devotional Reflections, Encouragement, Eternal Perspective, Faith, Faith & Salvation, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Faith and Spirituality, Faith and Trust, Faith Reflections, God's love, God's provision, Hope, Inspirational, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Marriage and Faith, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Prayer and faith, Prayer and Worship, Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God | Tagged bible, Biblical Miracles, C.S. Lewis on Prayer, Christian encouragement, Ephesians 3:20, Faith, Faith over fear, God, God’s Power, Jesus, Let Go and Let God, Nothing is Impossible with God, Prayer & Faith, Trusting God | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Biblical insights, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Comfort and Healing, Contentment and Gratitude, Daily Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Dependence, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Resilience, Faith and Resilliance, God's provision, Healing and Restoration, Inspirational, Life Challenges, Mental Health and Wellness, Navigating Life's Challenges, Personal Reflection, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God | Tagged bible, Encouragement, Faith, Faith Journey, God's Faithfulness, Gratitude, Hope, Jesus, Psalm 107, Thanksgiving, Trusting God | 1 Comment

Vote with Your Heart for Your Heart

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction As you may have noticed, Election Day in the United States is in just a couple of days. But fear not, this will not be a political post. As hard as it is to believe, there won’t even be … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Daily Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Culture, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Resilience, Faith and Resilliance, Faith and Trust, Inspirational, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Life Challenges, Living in Uncertain Times, Navigating Life's Challenges, Personal Reflection, Reflections on Current Events, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God | Tagged bible, Christian Living, Christianity, Election Day Reflections, Eternal Perspective, Faith, Faith and Politics, Finding Peace, God is in control, Hope in Uncertainty, Jesus, Philippians 4:6-7, Trusting God | Leave a comment

Weary and Burdened

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction I’m feeling a bit weary and burdened today. How about you? To be clear, it’s not necessarily only because of bad things that I feel a little worn out. We’re enjoying an active lifestyle, including activities I enjoy, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Daily Devotional, Dependence on God, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, God's love, Inspirational, Jesus's teachings, Life Challenges, Miracles, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God | Tagged bible, Biblical Encouragement, Christianity, Faith, Faith in Difficult Times, Fiery Furnace, Finding Peace, God's love, God's presence, Jesus, Jesus' invitation, Matthew 11:28, Overcoming Challenges, Psalm 34:17-18, Rest in God, Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, Spiritual Renewal, Trusting God | Leave a comment

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