Category Archives: Christian Living

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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Turning It over to the Lord

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Jenny turned her worry about writing some bad checks over to the Lord… Just wait until you read what he did next! Continue reading →

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Regarding Allegations and Affirmations

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I believe that eventually, whether in the courts of the world or at the judgment seat of Christ, all who oppress the poor, trample upon the weak, and indulge their own greed at the expense of decency, compassion, and kindness, will be punished for their sins. Continue reading →

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Commotion in the Barnyard

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A snow goose’s noisy escape from an eagle near the horse pen turns a routine morning into a startling experience. Continue reading →

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Using the Courts

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Common sense and compromise lets an Amish kid play basketball in the Sixties in southern Kentucky. Continue reading →

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