Category Archives: Remodeling/Construction

Escaping the Heat

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Doc Arnett

If temporary personal comfort and financial mercy produce such delight in us, how much more knowing that we have been spared from the debt of our sin and the price of our former disobedience?

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Boiling Point

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Although I cannot document the fact for everyone that I know, it appears quite likely that we all have our limits. Continue reading →

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Final Inspection

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The “remodeling” of our souls and spirits goes a bit deeper, including the reworking of not only the surface aspects but the hidden ones as well. Continue reading →

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The Long Way Home

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Doc Arnett

You would be something of a rarity in our society if you’ve never heard someone say, “They don’t build them like they used to.” Continue reading →

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The Right Tool, Plugged In

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I know that I also struggled with life, trying to accomplish with human effort what cannot be accomplished with human effort; Continue reading →

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The Opportunity of Consequence

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It’s a little tricky, sometimes, trying to keep our footing and to keep doing the work we need to do. The extra effort of a stubborn nail, an awkward angle and slick dust underfoot can send us suddenly where we hadn’t planned to go. Continue reading →

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Signs of the Lack of Time

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Doc Arnett

But eventually, everything not cared for, not attended to, not nourished, shows the signs of lack.
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Over the Hump Day

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It is worthy, too, to remember that doing what is good and proper and loving is not to be dependent on the perception of progress and result. In many cases, the doing itself is the desired result.
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Good Footing

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It seems there is no end to the opportunities uncovered in remodeling an old house: wiring, plumbing, flooring, walls and on and on the list goes. Continue reading →

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Good Help

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Doc Arnett

In addition to the inescapable odor of the fire and smoke, there is nothing that can be moved here without stirring up dust and dirt. Continue reading →

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