Tag Archives: compassion

Beauty from Scars

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Just as “scars” on a tree can transform into incredibly beautiful grain patterns, God may use our wounds to create the beauty of His image within us. Continue reading →

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Regarding Allegations and Affirmations

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I believe that eventually, whether in the courts of the world or at the judgment seat of Christ, all who oppress the poor, trample upon the weak, and indulge their own greed at the expense of decency, compassion, and kindness, will be punished for their sins. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Shaping

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It takes greater strength–and blessing–to be a child of God than a man of the world. Continue reading →

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A 2000 Year Old Question

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A modern re-telling of the parable of the Good Samaritan… with a few changes… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bigotry, compassion, Good Samaritan, helping, Humor, illegal immigrant, intolerance, mercy, neighbor, prejudice, racism, who is my neighbor? | Comments Off

Prayer for Today

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A prayer for love and mercy, for strength and grace, for peace and forgiving. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compassion, forgiving, humility, leading of the Spirit, love, peace, Spirit, testing, trials | 1 Comment

Start With “Hello”

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to expressing genuine concern and compassion, not saying anything can be more harmful than saying “the wrong thing.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cancer, caring, compassion, empathy, expressing concern, knowing what to say, sickness, visiting the sick | 2 Comments

Not Much

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Doc Arnett

If only one good thing were done in the world this day, then this day is not completely evil. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compassion, decency, doing good, good, grace, kindness, tenderness | Comments Off

True Religion

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

An indifferent holiness is no more Christlike than is a self-indulgent licentiousness.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compassion, dairy farm, dairy operation, farming, holiness, purity, Todd County, Todd County KY, true religion | Comments Off

Angel on a Summer Day

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A work break on a sweltering afternoon turned into one of the most wonderful little stories I’ve ever heard. Thanks, Todd Ray! Continue reading →

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What Lives Within

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Times like this assault our emotions, put our convictions to the test, and tempt us to superficially judge other people. Continue reading →

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