Tag Archives: blessings

The Last Peach

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

It’s easier to feel good about sharing with the critters before they strip off all the peaches from your tree. Continue reading →

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Praying for Summer Rain

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Doc Arnett

What kind of man prays for summer rain and then resents the thunder? Continue reading →

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Love Like Gentle Rain

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I love these days of gentle rain and soft showers… Continue reading →

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Intentional Thoughts

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

A few days of warmer weather can make dull the memory of bitter nights. Rehearsing the good can cause the bad to fade away… Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Always and especially in the hard times of winter, it’s a good time for treating others as we would be treated. Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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Making a Good Day

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While rain might ruin some plans it can make others work perfectly. Better to open one umbrella than to curse the showers… Continue reading →

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Blessed & Afflicted

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Caring and devoted friends sure make a radical difference in helping us manage our afflictions… especially when we happen to be married to one of them! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged afflictions, appreciation, blessings, caring, cold, flu, gratitude, head cold, nursing, Randa Arnett, sickness | Comments Off

To Lie Down Weary

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are many fine things in this world; a good night’s rest is among the finest! Continue reading →

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Friday Invocation

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Doc Arnett

May you be blessed today and be a blessing to others. Continue reading →

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