Tag Archives: grace

18 Chairs*

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A silent memorial, a reminder of the suffering of others, a call to grace, a seeking and sharing for healing. Continue reading →

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A Humbling Power

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Doc Arnett

To learn that we live by grace is good; to show that grace in our living is even better. Continue reading →

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Hunting the Easter Money

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding gifts that we never outgrow takes a bit of imagination. As anyone who has discovered grace will tell you, the looking is worth the effort. Continue reading →

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The Carpenter’s Craft

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I believe that I see the touch of Christ in thousands of small things in our lives… and in our touching others. Continue reading →

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Change of Weather

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it wonderful how refreshing a cool breeze on a hot day can be? Continue reading →

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Blessing for a Spring Morning

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I hope that the calm stillness
of this day’s slow wakening
stays with you from dawn till darkness. Continue reading →

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Loving the Weather

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We’ve gone from minus twenty wind chills to sixty degrees in less than a week. Thunderstorms tonight and snow tomorrow. Definitely not boring! Continue reading →

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Storm Path

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A massive ice storm makes a parent worry about children and grand-children. Faith and grace help overcome the anxiety. Continue reading →

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The Truth About Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Okay, right off the bat here let me say that this is not another conservative Christian rant about All Saints Day. Nor is it yet another attack upon right-wingers. It is one man’s truth, more confession than dogma. Continue reading →

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The Spoils of Grace

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Doc Arnett

What a difference it makes in our willingness to share when we realize that everything that we have, we have by the grace and blessing of our Creator. Continue reading →

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