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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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Prayer for Thursday

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems that life takes more than we have but our God will supply grace for every challenge, even the impossible. Continue reading →

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Old Burning New

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

like an old wound
nursed with bitterness,
lashing out to destroy
yet another blessing.
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Praise in Disappointment

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A grateful heart sees more good in a single glance than a bitter one sees in a lifetime. Continue reading →

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Autumn Blessing II

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Walk gently
in the midst of this day’s madness,
contribute nothing
to the sadness that is already in the world.
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