Tag Archives: Trusting God

Slaying the Giants Within

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What if the giant causing you fear isn’t out in the world—but living inside your own mind?

Drawing from Philippians 4 and the story of David and Goliath, this reflection explores how prayer, surrender, and trust in God help us face anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. The giant may not disappear immediately, but it becomes much smaller when viewed in the shadow of a much bigger God. Continue reading →

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More Power To Us | Pentecost, Prayer, and the Power of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Pentecost reminds us that Christianity spread across the world not because the disciples were extraordinary people—but because ordinary people were filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit that transformed fearful followers into fearless witnesses still lives in us today. Continue reading →

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Resting in the Spirit: Finding Peace in the Storm

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In a world that never slows down, Jesus shows us a different way—one where rest isn’t found in escaping the storm, but in trusting God’s presence within it. Continue reading →

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The Spirit in You Is Greater

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What carried the disciples into a hostile world wasn’t courage alone—it was the power of the Spirit within them. And that same power is at work in us today. Continue reading →

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Learning to Listen

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Learning to hear God’s voice isn’t about waiting for dramatic moments or unmistakable answers—it’s about growing in relationship with Him. In this reflection, Dave shares personal experiences of uncertainty, career transitions, and quiet seasons where God’s guidance felt unclear, only to realize later that God had been leading all along.

Through Scripture and lived experience, this post reframes listening to God as a gradual process shaped by trust, familiarity, and proximity—not perfection or certainty. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “hearing God right,” this post offers reassurance: you’re not alone, and you may already be learning to listen more than you realize. Continue reading →

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What Grows in the Quiet

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What happens when God can change our situation — but doesn’t? In this reflection, I explore how unresolved prayers shift our faith from trusting God’s power to trusting His character. Sometimes the deepest growth in our lives happens not when circumstances change, but when our trust does. Continue reading →

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Walking with God When It Feels Like Nothing Is Happening

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What do we do when we’re praying, reading Scripture, and trying to walk faithfully—yet it feels like nothing is happening? This reflection explores seasons of spiritual waiting, the quiet work God often does beneath the surface, and why God’s silence may actually be a sign of deeper presence rather than absence. Walking with God, even when it feels ordinary, may be one of the most faithful things we ever do. Continue reading →

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Walking with God

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Enoch didn’t leave a résumé. Noah didn’t avoid the storm. Yet both are remembered for one thing: they walked with God. This reflection explores how faithfulness is measured not by impact or recognition, but by closeness—and how God repeatedly provides a “container” of preservation for His people, culminating in Jesus Himself. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the Year Ahead

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

A simple prayer for the year ahead—inviting God’s presence, guidance, and peace as we step into the unknown with trust and hope. Continue reading →

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Carrying God’s Comfort into the New Year

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

As the final Sunday of the year arrives, I reflect on a difficult season marked by loss, remembrance, and renewed clarity about what truly matters. Though much remains unresolved, I step into the new year with hope—anchored not in certainty, but in God’s faithful presence. This post looks back with gratitude, forward with trust, and invites us to journey into the year ahead grounded in faith, family, and love. Continue reading →

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