Category Archives: Christian Living

Of Dew and Rust and Renewal

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Never forget that though our faith may be hard-tested and hope sometimes seems to grow dim, it is in the trial that both are not only proved, but also improved! Continue reading →

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A Word to One’s Self

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Be strong, be smart, be tough, be humble… even when (especially when!) doing so seems more paradox than orthodox! Continue reading →

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Hold to Such Memories

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The longer I live, the more I treasure the memories of family gatherings and see such memories as sacred fragments. Continue reading →

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The Love of Laughter

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I have many wonderful memories of Thanksgiving when I was a kid in West Kentucky… my favorite, though… Continue reading →

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Tater Diggin’

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the dreading of a job is worse than the job itself. That might be true about digging potatoes… Maybe… Continue reading →

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Walking Along the River Road

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, if we just keep going a while longer, we’ll find a better path to where we want to be. Whatever leads us to a higher road is worth traveling. Continue reading →

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Running through the Mud

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Doc Arnett

It is often the least enjoyable segments of life that best prepare us for our greatest testings–and our greatest delights. Continue reading →

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Listening to the Leading

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There are times when we feel a tugging to do something good. Even when you can’t explain it, do it! Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Ring Story

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Solomon wrote “There is a time to search and a time to give up searching.” He didn’t say either would be easy. Continue reading →

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Beyond Repair

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes people (and God) go beyond simply repairing something; they make it even more beautiful than it was before. Continue reading →

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