Category Archives: Christian Living

Fishing for a Better Catch

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

If you catch what you fish for, pursuing peace sounds a lot better than seeking strife and controversy. Continue reading →

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Learning from the Ants

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

If we were as persistent about doing good as ants are about taking advantage of their opportunities, what great heavenly treasures we would have! Continue reading →

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Where Two or More Are Gathered

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Small, private prayer meetings are powerful places to meet with the Lord. Continue reading →

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My Father’s Tools

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I have chosen not to work with some of the tools my father had; but am putting them to better use. Continue reading →

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Written in Stone

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the positive influence of others in our lives is obvious, sometimes not. In all cases, it’s good to be grateful. Continue reading →

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Thirty-Three Years & Counting

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A day of low-key-threes turned out to be a wonderful way to celebrate thirty-three years of marriage. Continue reading →

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Waffles in Heaven?

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Doc Arnett

“… After all, much of Jesus’ ministry was done around a table!” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, food, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged influence, pancakes, ritual, Saturday morning, sharing food, sitting at table, students, tradition, waffles | Comments Off

The Glory of Transformation

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Doc Arnett

The emergence of an adult cicada from the locust shell is a thing of incredible beauty; so is our change in Christ. Continue reading →

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Of Thorns and Glory

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Our strength often leads to pride and self trust. Weakness leads us to God’s strength. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged affliction, Apostle Paul, enduring, grace, humility, mercy, pain, thorn in side, thorn in the flesh | Comments Off

The Last Peach

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

It’s easier to feel good about sharing with the critters before they strip off all the peaches from your tree. Continue reading →

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