Tag Archives: grace

Morning Benediction

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Doc Arnett

May the grace of God’s good hand
be upon you
and those you love
on this day
that he has made. Continue reading →

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Winter Invocation

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Doc Arnett

May the beauty of a rising sun
reflected in the thin edges
of a long low cloud just above the ridge
brighten your smile this morning. Continue reading →

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The Easier Way

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is easy enough to find the rough,
whether on an old road often traveled
or in casual words that deserved more thought
than was given. Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Doc Arnett

a new day to face life
without the burden of days gone before
and taking no worry from the store
of those to come,
Continue reading →

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From Dust, Angels

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Held to earth
by body and breath,
rarely eager for the death
that brings us that final release, Continue reading →

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The Conjoining

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Doc Arnett

What grace it is
to speak words of healing
to the aching wound, Continue reading →

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To be sure, there are times for righteous indignation in a wicked world. But we should also keep in mind that we were not saved by the whip with which Jesus drove the money-mongers from the temple. Continue reading →