Category Archives: Christian Living

A Prayer of Praise and Penitence

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A prayer of confession, of praise and penitence, for revival and renewal. Continue reading →

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Berry Pickin’

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Doc Arnett

In spite of very strict rules forbidding such, my mom used to wear pants when she’d go blackberry picking back in the Fifties and Sixties. It was, I think, a wonderful application of the concept Jesus taught when he said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”

But she did wear a dress over the pants! Continue reading →

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Tornado Warnings

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Having three sons and their families living in a small town with a report of “tornado on the ground” sure made my Papa Meter redline! Continue reading →

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The Two-Legged Turtle

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A little farm kid finds something unusual in a tiny pond and learns that good intentions don’t always lead to good results. Continue reading →

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The Intimate Love of God

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sixty seconds of comfort, encouragement; a reminder of God’s intimate knowledge and love. Continue reading →

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Ancient Instruction

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Doc Arnett

For about as long as I can remember, I’ve thought of favoritism as something most likely to be shown to those who held some sort of advantage: wealth, familiarity, beauty. Continue reading →

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A Sunday Blessing

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Doc Arnett

May this bright Lord’s Day morning
Create a fresh forming in us all:

A renewed sense of grace
To face this day, this week, this life; Continue reading →

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Remembering West Kentucky, 1960

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Love moved in the toil and duty of callused hands that worked the land, fed families, mended clothes… Continue reading →

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The Storm Sparrow

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Blizzard Warning. Kind of gets my attention, you know? The same wind that blows the nest away can bring fresh straw and string. Continue reading →

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Towards Greater Awareness

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Doc Arnett

When Word Editor pointed out I was writing about pigs in an insensitive manner, it got me to thinking… Continue reading →

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