Category Archives: Christian Living

A Quiet Refreshing

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Our quiet time can be rest and reflection, and preparation for greater works. Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the Spirit has to let us slide sideways to remind us to stay in step with Him; and so we don’t end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard… (Paul Simon) Continue reading →

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A Greater Grace

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

To show mercy and seek good for someone who has done you great harm: this is what it means to follow Christ. Continue reading →

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A Greater Sharing

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The depth of our relationships is formed by the depth of our sharing. In both tears and laughter, we grow closer to each other… and to our Savior. Continue reading →

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Golden Gloves & White Robes (Sunday School with Alex Gordon)

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Once I’ve practiced Jesus as much as Alex Gordon has practiced baseball, I’ll be able to forgive without even breaking a sweat! Continue reading →

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A Very Convenient Truth

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Having someone show up to do something you dreaded doing… how else can you explain that except “Divine Providence?” Continue reading →

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Of Wine & Weddings

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If I could emulate what Jesus did at a wedding celebration some while back, there would have been more Merlot Saturday night… but it was a true joy anyway… Continue reading →

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Testing

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it’s not just the heat… or the humidity… that oppresses us. How do we prove our faith even in this? Continue reading →

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After the Highs

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you can think of things for which to be grateful when you’re tired, filthy, sore, itching and aching, then it should be pretty easy at other times, right? Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even when the job is tough, we make it even tougher with our own mistakes. But… it can still work out! Continue reading →

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