Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

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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A Sharing of Grief

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

In the aftermath of our greatest tragedies, it is not explanation that is most needed; it is the expression of love in comfort and sharing. Continue reading →

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Answers

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Doc Arnett

No matter how little or how much we accomplish in life, it’s the answers to just two questions that matters. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Shadows

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

For those who suffer from depression… and for those who suffer with them, may you find comfort, even when you can’t feel it. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Strength and Comfort

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Doc Arnett

In the midst of our deepest struggles, we should always remember that God’s own Spirit intercedes for us, “with groanings too deep for words.” 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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For a Daughter, Five Hundred Miles Away

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Doc Arnett

How I wish that the peace of this night
could somehow soothe your heart
in the midst of this agony of betrayal and loss; Continue reading →

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A Leading to Service–Part I

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Lately, there have been so many “unusual” events in my life that it’s just downright exciting: getting Godly direction from a hitchhiker, having a wonderful blessing from taking in a cyclist… Continue reading →

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More than Clay

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s a bit unexpected to hear works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky performed on a harmonica. It’s flat out astounding to hear those works played with the acuity that Buddy demonstrates. Continue reading →

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The Lifting

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A quarter-moon hangs
high in the midst of a southern sky,
its light distinct above the low slate
of this pre-dawn darkness.
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