Category Archives: Prayer

Choices & Challenges

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Life isn’t fair, bad stuff happens, some of it hurts, pray hard and remember others. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Strength and Comfort

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Doc Arnett

In the midst of our deepest struggles, we should always remember that God’s own Spirit intercedes for us, “with groanings too deep for words.” Continue reading →

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Blessing for a Spring Morning

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I hope that the calm stillness
of this day’s slow wakening
stays with you from dawn till darkness. Continue reading →

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The Power of Surrender

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A pastor’s example of humility and confession leads others to a place of blessing. Continue reading →

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Rolling With the Flow

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Like the moods of an aggressive bipolar bear, extremes seldom make for a good combination. Continue reading →

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Beer for Prayers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I made up some little cards that made a pretty simple offer: identify someone you know who needs prayer and we’ll give you a free beer. And… we’ll pray for your friend. Continue reading →

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Cool Morning

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I stand shirtless in this morning air,
chill tracing bare skin
in the beginning of this day,
heavy dew soaking my shoes. Continue reading →

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Morning Benediction

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Doc Arnett

May the grace of God’s good hand
be upon you
and those you love
on this day
that he has made. Continue reading →

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Answered Prayers

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Doc Arnett

For the past several months, Randa and I have been praying for God’s direction in our life and in our church. It has been a bit of an unsettled summer. Continue reading →

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A Pretty Simple Theology

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Doc Arnett

But, as I looked to the right at the intersection, I saw a young man sitting in the grass beside the street, maybe two hundred feet away. So, I turned right. Continue reading →

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