Tag Archives: Christ

A Sunday Blessing

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Doc Arnett

May this bright Lord’s Day morning
Create a fresh forming in us all:

A renewed sense of grace
To face this day, this week, this life; Continue reading →

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New Wounds, Old Pains

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

My battle with depression has taught me several lessons. Among the most useful is the power of appreciation and focus. Continue reading →

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Sifting through the Ashes

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Old bits of rusted metal are drawn from the ashes of a burn pile like sinners are drawn to Christ. Continue reading →

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Confession for Resurrection Day

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I suppose that one could fairly say, “These women did not come in faith.” Hearts heavy with grief and spirits wrenched, Laden with spices to take away the defiling stench, Expecting to find Jesus still in the grave, and wondering, … Continue reading →

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Prayer for a Friend

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I wrote this for a friend yesterday. Perhaps you know one who could use it today. Continue reading →

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A Greater Hope

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when it might be tempting to start looking for gopher wood and patching tar, we should keep in mind that hope, faith and love outlast every disaster. Continue reading →

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Praise Beyond the Day

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even as the rising sun gives light to a new day, you have given me hope, O, Lord. Continue reading →

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On the Morn of Crucifixion

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the black shadows of the longest night,
when all of love and might seemed turned to naught,
it seemed that even angels dared not speak Continue reading →

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For Love of the Father

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The love we show to the children of friends is love shown to them, too. “Those who love the Father, love the Son.” Continue reading →

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The Carpenter’s Craft

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I believe that I see the touch of Christ in thousands of small things in our lives… and in our touching others. Continue reading →

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