Category Archives: Christian Living

Moonrise over Illinois

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Driving around St. Louis I notice the view of a nearly full moon rising above the city, the same shade of white as the light clouds caught in evening sun. As I turn south and leave the city behind me, … Continue reading →

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Moth Mullein

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Is it a weed or a wildflower? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Does it depend on where it’s growing? What about me? Am I a weed or a wildflower… or a branch of the Divine Vine? Continue reading →

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The Hope of Wildflowers

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Being pleasantly surprised by a hearty patch of volunteer wildflowers by our house makes the summer a bit brighter. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Shaping

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It takes greater strength–and blessing–to be a child of God than a man of the world. Continue reading →

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Fervent Prayer

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Half-hearted efforts in prayer usually get all the results they deserve–nada. Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Doc Arnett

There have been many times in my life when “different than I expected” turned out to be “better than I expected.” Continue reading →

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A 2000 Year Old Question

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A modern re-telling of the parable of the Good Samaritan… with a few changes… Continue reading →

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Restless in Kansas

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a still night, the ache of chronic pain, and a friend’s cancer diagnosis: all part of this life that I love. Continue reading →

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The Unexpected

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

God has never been caught off guard by anything that’s happened to my wife and me. And has never failed to supply more than we needed to get through it. Continue reading →

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Good Therapy

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Watching a PT therapist and her client spontaneously pray together after a session reminded me of how blessed we are in this nation. Continue reading →

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