Tag Archives: encouragement

Halfway There

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Reaching the halfway mile marker on a four-mile mudrun brought a surge of encouragement. Knowing I was halfway there reassured me that I could reach the finish line. Continue reading →

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A Birthday Reflection

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Never underestimate the good that can come from one small act, even as small as clicking “Happy Birthday” on Facebook. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged birthday, birthdays, Calloway County High School, colleagues, encouragement, Facebook, family, former students, friends, Fulton City High School, happy birthday, life, Scott County Alternative | Comments Off

Hard Frost

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Like frost melting from a metal gate on a cold but sunny morning, much of the kindness that we show carries no lasting trace… but is still worth doing. Continue reading →

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Hope, Even From Failure

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even from rotted fruit, good seeds emerge with the potential for great good in the future. Continue reading →

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Small Gift at the End of a Dark Day

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It reminded me, too, of how little it takes
to ease the darkness of a dismal day:
a friendly wave, a gentle smile, Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Elijah thought he was the ONLY faithful follower of God in all of Israel. Boy Howdy, was he wrong! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged alone, discouragement, encouragement, followers of God, God's presence, others, providence, support | Comments Off

Listening to the Leading

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There are times when we feel a tugging to do something good. Even when you can’t explain it, do it! Continue reading →

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Think Not Too Lightly of Life’s Little Things

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In the same way the least bit of light can shine through the darkness, our kindness and encouragement can lift the hearts of others. Continue reading →

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Just Barely Enough

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Doc Arnett

At the right moment, just a tiny bit of encouragement is all it takes. Continue reading →

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A Bit of Green

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Never give up on doing good and never forget that even small successes give us hope and teach us important lessons. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged determiniation, encouragement, hope, persistence, planting grass, watering | Comments Off