Category Archives: Prayer

Prayer on a Summer’s Dawning

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Thank you, Lord,
for the quiet stillness of this good morning,
for the softness of grass
in the dim shapes of pre-dawn’s forming… Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Miracles

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

How big does a miracle have to be to be a miracle? Continue reading →

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Home Grown Goodness

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If the memories of homegrown tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, heart-raw prayer and wonderful worship have faded, it’s probably time for fresh experience. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Four

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps you know someone who could use a bit of prayer this morning… Continue reading →

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Used-less Technology

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Apparently, having some sort of technology available doesn’t really matter unless you use it and use it properly. Kind of like prayer… Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Nurses

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Doc Arnett

A blessing for nurses, during national Nurses Week (May6-12)… and for every week! Continue reading →

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I don’t use this process very often but every time I have used it, it has worked with incredible effectiveness. Continue reading →

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Knowing and Owning Our Limitations

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Clint Eastwood once quipped, “A man has got to know his limitations.” That doesn’t mean we have to put them on public display. Continue reading →

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Prayer for a Friend

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I wrote this for a friend yesterday. Perhaps you know one who could use it today. Continue reading →

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Lifting Those in Darkness up to The Light

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Those struggling with discouragement and depression need a special lifting to The Light. Continue reading →

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