Tag Archives: hope

Blackberry Winter

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, just when things look really promising, some sort of adversity shows up. Keep going! Blackberry Winter doesn’t last forever… Continue reading →

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In Memory of Vachel Murphy

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the cruelness of cancer,
faith still holds in the passing,
shared lives still bear the blessing
of those who sleep in Jesus. Continue reading →

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My First Poetry Book

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I am happy to announce that after thirty years of serious writing, my first poetry book has been published. Continue reading →

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A Hope of Roses

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even when it seems that all that shows is hopeless, hope yet lies beneath the surface. Continue reading →

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Blessing for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

May this New Year find you near to those you love; even though the miles may keep you far away, may you be as close as light is to day within each other’s hearts. May this New Year bring you … Continue reading →

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Morning Rising

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even on days when morning clouds block the sunrise, we should hold fast to hope and know that our lives depend on something more sure than the weather. 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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Days Such As This

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We spend such days as this
in the long gray longing
of spirits yearning for sunshine,
burning for brighter hours. Continue reading →

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Things Change

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even with advanced dementia, there is still poignancy in a visit with my ninety-eight-year-old mother. Continue reading →

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Beyond Winter’s Testings

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even in the long harsh winter, God’s work continues in us; His fruit is born in all seasons. Continue reading →

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