Monthly Archives: August 2011

Of Giving and Receiving

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it is the slightest sign

of some good thing that brings

the notion of a better change:
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Pnuema

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Doc Arnett

We should not end this walk

in this world

only slightly charred

at the easy edges of unspent devotion

but rather so thoroughly given

and so thoroughly used

that at our leaving

all has changed to ash.

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Divine Intervention

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Now folks, doing a hundred sit-ups the day after hernia repair is not proper therapy. Running several wind sprints isn’t the best way to treat a pulled hamstring. Soaking in a hundred-and-ten degree hot tub isn’t the greatest idea for someone who has sunburned eighty percent of his or her skin surface. Continue reading →

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The Creek Spring

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Love held too long inside, like water stored too long in an old barrel, becomes something other than what was given. Something not to be shared. We are meant to be springs, not cisterns. Continue reading →

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Passing in the Night

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes,
it is something other than worry
that keeps me from my sleep
and moves me toward

this subtle peace. Continue reading →

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Confession

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Doc Arnett

The feeling I got then was probably akin to what folks with significant stock holdings have felt like the last few days, especially the ones whose stock value dropped by eighty percent in two minutes.
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In Step with the Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Faith in the face of adversity
Hope in the midst of despair
Love in response to hostility Continue reading →

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Burn Pile

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Five days later, the stump is still burning,
a slow smoldering of substance
still enough like wood to hold fire. Continue reading →

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Taking Down the Old Elm

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Doc Arnett

How like a man

anchored to his opinions

but long past feeling faith

is an old

dead

tree.

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Summer Solace

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Doc Arnett

It has been a bit of a frustrating couple of months for a few different reasons but in particular relating to my attempts to email my daily reflections. We haven’t had more than two days in a row during that time without service interruption with our internet connection. Continue reading →

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