Tag Archives: blessing

Blessing for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

May this New Year find you near to those you love; even though the miles may keep you far away, may you be as close as light is to day within each other’s hearts. May this New Year bring you … Continue reading →

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Wednesday

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

An acrostic for “Wednesday,” hoping we each make a good day today! Continue reading →

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Storm Cloud Sunrise

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The same weather that produces bountiful crops makes for lots of mowing. Even a season of too much rain offers its own moments of beauty, though.
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A Passing Witness

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There’s something almost magical, certainly surreal, about an isolated storm that passes quickly and leaves the air fresh and clean. 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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Blessing for the Last Day of February

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Whether this day brings you
rain or snow or sleet
or the brightest skies
you have ever seen,

I hope that it brings you good, 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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Rain Dance

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

For such a rain as this, we should offer sacrifices in the temple.
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A Shower of Faith

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

This was not a parody of optimism, an expression that hoped the heart would actually believe what was being said. This was a gift of faith, a genuine believing that what was hoped for would be received. Continue reading →

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Reflections Beneath the Snow

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Until these hearts of ours
are set free from fear of pain,
we will gain nothing
of all the grace and goodness that comes our way. Continue reading →

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