Tag Archives: acceptance

Thriving on the Dung Pile

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Weeds growing on a dry muck heap develop impressive roots systems to not just survive, but thrive.

God can turn manure into humus… Continue reading →

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Using the Courts

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Common sense and compromise lets an Amish kid play basketball in the Sixties in southern Kentucky. Continue reading →

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At the Meeting Place

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Horses and high school students, neighers and neighbors, it doesn’t matter where we wish things stood; we have to accept where things are and move forward from there. Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Spring Morning

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A complex mixing of elements, plants and creatures creates harmony in nature that teaches us about our own relationships. Continue reading →

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The Agony of Insufficiency

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Every humble person—and most of the rest of us as well—have at some time or another come to the realization of their own inability in a particular situation. Perhaps it was in face of an unfolding disaster, whether epic or … Continue reading →

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Another Sad Sod Story

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Doc Arnett

When we want a greener yard but it’s hot and dry, we could wait for a better season. Or we could work ourselves silly and pay a higher water bill! Continue reading →

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Snow That Ain’t

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Snow that looks like fertilizer pellets or BB’s isn’t nearly as pretty as that soft, fluffy stuff… but it’s still snow. Folks that don’t look like me… are still folks I should love. Continue reading →

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A Simple Matter

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

“Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” Continue reading →

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Embracing Yonder Mountain

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Could an evening at a Yonder Mountain String Band concert be something like church? Or should I turn that question around? It included a reunion with a young friend and meeting some new ones. Continue reading →

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A Powerful Dawning

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We may not be ready to move to a better place until we have learned to accept where we are. Continue reading →

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