Category Archives: Nature

The Softer Works of God

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a full moon barely shining through the clouds reminds me of the many quiet and gentle folks I’ve loved and admired over the years. Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Winter Rain

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the gleaming white of ice on the face of freezing bluffs, the hard times of our lives sometimes leaves us with a greater beauty than the easy times. Continue reading →

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Answering the Call of Beauty

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I am so used to listening for God’s voice in the call of Duty that I forget that he also uses the voice of Beauty to call us to a different path. Continue reading →

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A Calm and Hopeful Fog

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the dense closeness of last night’s fog, I could imagine angels singing to shepherds in the mist… Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Dark

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When fatigue tugs at our limbs and exhaustion etches into our joints, he who has shaped our path will still give us strength. Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Glory

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When we leave the easy path and follow the leading of the Light, we will sometimes find unexpected glory illuminating the most common things. Continue reading →

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Another Fine Mess

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Draining the swamp can be a pretty messy job… but there is stuff that leaves a stain that’s worse than mud! Continue reading →

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Copperheads & Conversations

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There are certain types of beauty best appreciated from a comfortable distance… or only in pictures… Continue reading →

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A Dog of Two Tales

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A close encounter with an aggressive dog on a hiking trail might trigger more than adrenalin… Continue reading →

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