Tag Archives: holding on

Waiting Around for the Next One

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes our snows in southern Kentucky would melt away within just a few days. If one held on for a week or more, Mom would say, “This snow is waiting around for the next one.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged endurance, example, frozen creek, frozen-pond, hiking, hiking-on-ice, holding on, keeping faith, old fashioned values, patience, perserverance, snow, travel, weather, winter | Comments Off

A Reminder of Mystery

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Though we seldom embrace them with genuine joy, we need those times of testing… and the sincere and fervent prayers of others in order to endure those times! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged enduring trials, faith, holding on, holding on to faith, hope, love, testing, trial | Comments Off

Things That Last

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes
I have held to hope too lightly:
letting go too easily
in the long night of doubt
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