Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Even on a Gray Morning

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even on a gray morning…

there is Light from Beyond… Continue reading →

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A Gentle Morning

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The pastel dawning of a winter morning speaks of peace and grace. Continue reading →

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Watching for the Bus

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Paul figured out that we could see the bus coming from a half-mile away… if we stood in the right place. Continue reading →

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Clouds and Coffee

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Doc Arnett

In only a few minutes, a sunrise–or life–can change dramatically… if we are not careful, we may miss something even more wonderful than what we were watching earlier… Continue reading →

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The Comfort of a Cloudy Autumn Day

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

In the muted colors of a cloudy autumn day, the Spirit speaks softly to the wounded heart, words of peace and comfort. Continue reading →

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The Sound of a Mighty Wind

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel might just be a goat eating a flashlight… Continue reading →

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Winter Is Coming

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Doc Arnett

There comes a certain morning when the chill air declares: winter is coming. Continue reading →

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New Wounds, Old Pains

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

My battle with depression has taught me several lessons. Among the most useful is the power of appreciation and focus. Continue reading →

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Not Missing the Rainbow

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, if we push our disappointment out of the way, we may find something even better than what we had hoped for. Continue reading →

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Whatsoever Things Are Lovely…

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A tiny beginning list… Continue reading →

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