Monthly Archives: July 2019

Home Grown Goodness

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If the memories of homegrown tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, heart-raw prayer and wonderful worship have faded, it’s probably time for fresh experience. Continue reading →

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Mo’ Drama (FaceApp)

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Looks like FaceApp is all the rage now… but, hey, I already know what I’m going to look like when I get old… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging, controversy, FaceApp, funny, Russia, worry | Comments Off

Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

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Out of the Blue

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Although the unexpected can sometimes be unpleasant or embarrassing, we need reminding from time to time that much of this life is not under our control. Continue reading →

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Easy Alternatives

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we put up with what we have because it seems like too much work to change it. I might convince myself I’m being “tolerant” when really I’m just being lazy… Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corruption, grass, laziness, mowing grass, societal change, thistles, tolerance, water grass, weeds | Comments Off

Resting in the Shadows of the Moon

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sitting on the deck with the one you love, talking about things that matter and watching the moon–there are worse reasons for staying up late! Continue reading →

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Here we are, smack dab in the middle of July, sitting in a string of triple digit heat index warnings, and it’s only sixty-two degrees this morning! Time to sit on the porch and drink coffee!! Continue reading →

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More Beautiful than the Flower

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

While the ornate bloom might be more impressive, even the most humble blossom that brings forth fruit is worthy of great appreciation. Continue reading →

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Hard Rain and Bad Timing

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it just doesn’t matter how much effort we put into a thing. Bad timing and hard rain can wash away even our best efforts. Ain’t no reason to give up, though! Continue reading →

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