Category Archives: Nature

A Greater Hope

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when it might be tempting to start looking for gopher wood and patching tar, we should keep in mind that hope, faith and love outlast every disaster. Continue reading →

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Making a Good Day

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While rain might ruin some plans it can make others work perfectly. Better to open one umbrella than to curse the showers… Continue reading →

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A Cool Day in August

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What a wonderful blessing a cool day in August is! How much more the comforting presence of the Spirit?! Continue reading →

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Hiking-Part II

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Ahh… spiders and snakes and the other beauties of nature! Life has its delights and dangers; keep your eyes open and enjoy the trail. Continue reading →

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Training Hike-Part I

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Doc Arnett

If we are going to tackle greater things, we must submit ourselves to greater training… yet still take time to appreciate the journey. Continue reading →

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Finding the Foundations

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Like storm waters pounding away the soft dirt, life has its way of finding our solid parts, the true nature of our character. Continue reading →

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A Good Place

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Doc Arnett

After over fifty years of wanting one, I finally bought myself a hammock. I think it’s going to be a good place for making things better… in my head and in my heart. Continue reading →

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A Soothing Stream, A Healing Flow

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is a challenge–and well worth the effort–to keep our hearts pure yet still open to offer hope and solace to a bruised and aching world. Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems to take a bit of a storm to clear the air and make things better… Continue reading →

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Playing the Odds

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even when the odds are supposedly in our favor, it’s just not worth making the bet. Tornadoes and temptations both go in that category, I think… Continue reading →

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