Tag Archives: faith

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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Black Sabbath-II

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A reflection on the hopelessness the disciples experienced on the day after the death of the Messiah… and before his promised resurrection. Continue reading →

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Tornado Warnings

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Having three sons and their families living in a small town with a report of “tornado on the ground” sure made my Papa Meter redline! Continue reading →

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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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Towards Greater Awareness

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Doc Arnett

When Word Editor pointed out I was writing about pigs in an insensitive manner, it got me to thinking… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blogging, crippled, disability, faith, farm memoirs, God, handicapped, insenstivity, life, PC, political correctness, sow, swine, writing | Comments Off

Turning It over to the Lord

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Jenny turned her worry about writing some bad checks over to the Lord… Just wait until you read what he did next! 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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, Chrisitan alienation, christianity, comfort, compassion, faith, God, God is in control, Jesus, judgment, MAGA, oppresion, patriotism, peace, political, politics, poor, providence, trust, weak | Comments Off

Using the Courts

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Common sense and compromise lets an Amish kid play basketball in the Sixties in southern Kentucky. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged acceptance, Amish, basketball, christianity, common sense, compromise, courts, diversity, faith, Kentucky, Mennonite, Todd County KY, tolerance, Trenton Elementary | Comments Off

Walking on Ice

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Walking on ice makes us twice as careful and realize how dangerous even simple things can be. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blizzard, caution, danger, faith, God's care, God's will, hope, ice, prudence, snow, stubbornness, wisdom | Comments Off

Even on a Gray Morning

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even on a gray morning…

there is Light from Beyond… Continue reading →

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