Category Archives: Prayer

A Prayer of Praise and Penitence

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A prayer of confession, of praise and penitence, for revival and renewal. Continue reading →

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Irises

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Tender moments, quiet conversation, true worship… and irises. Shared beauty. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged art, beauty, flowers, Freed-Hardeman College, garden, gardening, irises, memory, moments, nature, paintings, peace, prayer, wet on wet technique, worship | Comments Off

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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The Pleasure of Pasture

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Like horses look forward to grazing in green pasture, we may delight in fellowship with the Spirit and feeding on God’s word. 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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged freedom, freedom of religion, health, physical therapy, praying, rehabilitation, therapist, therapy, torn meniscus | Comments Off

A River of Prayer

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Like the murmuring of mountain waters is the sound of a congregation’s spoken prayers. Continue reading →

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The Right Words

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Aren’t you glad that God very clearly hears our hearts even when our words are a bit jumbled and our thoughts are tumbled? Continue reading →

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Prayer for Today

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A prayer for love and mercy, for strength and grace, for peace and forgiving. Continue reading →

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Prayers and Fritters

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Doc Arnett

An unexpected bit of sharing with a stranger at a Casey’s pastry cabinet brings a sense of strong connection. Continue reading →

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