Tag Archives: friendship

Old Friends and Old Hymns

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

My best old friend from high school had been closer than a brother back in the day. We’d even been brothers-in-law for a few years but both ended up divorced from the sisters we’d married. Over the years, Mark and … Continue reading →

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Reunion Special

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Getting back together this weekend with a friend from high school to sing together in public again for the first time in nearly fifty years! Continue reading →

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The Bosom of Abraham

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even after the words and hugs of loved ones have faded into memory, Jesus and the Spirit continue to comfort us in our deepest losses. Continue reading →

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Rescued

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Those who have escaped the aching aloneness of depression understand the value of connection. Continue reading →

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A Mighty Fine Hello

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love how reunions with old friends make you feel like you just saw each other last week? Continue reading →

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Blown Opportunity-A Missed Hug

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Ever realize a little too late that someone really needed a hug? Continue reading →

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Of Work and Caring

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it wonderful how just a few minutes of serious conversation can strengthen relationships? And how strong relationships improve a working environment? Continue reading →

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Good Friends and Great Music

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love it when a concert is even better than you hoped?! Fernando Ortega, Tabor College, and good friends… Continue reading →

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Coasters

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the lowly coaster soaks up water to protect an expensive table, we have friends who protect others from our little emotional outbursts. Continue reading →

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Of Paradox and Pleasure

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it amazing how something that happened years ago seems like yesterday and something last week seems years ago already? Continue reading →

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