Tag Archives: forgiveness

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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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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Down and Dirty

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

“He knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.”
Isn’t that awesome?!! Continue reading →

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Ambitions for a Summer Day

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I love these cool August mornings and the beauty of their forming. Continue reading →

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Every humble person—and most of the rest of us as well—have at some time or another come to the realization of their own inability in a particular situation. Perhaps it was in face of an unfolding disaster, whether epic or … Continue reading →

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A Particular Moment

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

When you’re on the lookout for opportunities to do good, they usually show up! Continue reading →

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Tough Scriptures #2: A Life of Forgiveness

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Forgive someone seventy times seven? Seriously?!! Uhm… yes… but only if you want true freedom… Continue reading →

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He Remembers That We Are Dust

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Being human is never an excuse for us to choose evil… but it is always a reason for us to remember the nature of the God who made us. Continue reading →

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An Uncommon Vengeance

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Have somebody do something mean to you? Here’s how to really get ’em good! Continue reading →

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In Times Such As These

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

To live with a rugged and determined gentleness, to forego the ways and weapons of the world, to truly follow the Christ is never easy… but is always worth it. Continue reading →

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