Tag Archives: hope

Something to Think About

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The power of positive thinking wasn’t a twentieth century notion; a Jewish tentmaker wrote about it nearly two thousand years ago. Continue reading →

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Tough Transitions

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

While I don’t know of a good way to lose a loved one to death, some are certainly worse than others. In all cases, God’s grace and mercy sustain us. Continue reading →

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Walking on Ice

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Walking on ice makes us twice as careful and realize how dangerous even simple things can be. Continue reading →

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Blizzard Sunrise

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

How glorious the sun
That shines after a storm,
Gladdening our hearts,
Brightening the morn.
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Mucking the Paddock on the Day After Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A brief glimpse of sunlight in the midst of mucking the horse pen reminded me of peace, beauty, and hope. Continue reading →

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Even on a Gray Morning

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even on a gray morning…

there is Light from Beyond… Continue reading →

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The Sound of a Mighty Wind

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel might just be a goat eating a flashlight… Continue reading →

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Benediction

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A low glow of orange Shows between the two houses across the street As dusk and evening begin to meet. A long cloud stretches up Above the houses, Above the streets Above this small town And all that lies around … Continue reading →

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Red Dawn

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The blessing of a beautiful dawning brings promise to a new day. Continue reading →

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Lessons from Lazarus-Part II

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

If you knew, really knew, that you would never truly die, what level of reassurance might that bring you? Continue reading →

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