Tag Archives: humility

Prayer on an Autumn Morning

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Surely it would not be a bad thing if we all sought to live a quiet and peaceful life… Continue reading →

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Kind of funny, isn’t it, how much easier it is to talk about being a servant in Bible class than it is to actually live it? Especially when you’re working for someone who doesn’t really seem to appreciate you… Continue reading →

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The Burden of Authority

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you are treating people with contempt, arrogance or indifference and you actually enjoy that, you are a sadist. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Monday

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Doc Arnett

True, spiritual worship requires a harmony of action and belief; claim is not enough. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged body as temple, humility, justice, mercy, true worship, walk humbly | Comments Off

Ten-Dollar Mules and a Hundred Dollar Coat

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Like ZZ Top and Duck Dynasty tell us, there’s just something about a sharp-dressed man… usually… Continue reading →

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Failure Is an Oxymoron

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We often take too much blame and sometimes take too much credit. As long as we are faithful to our calling, failure is impossible. Continue reading →

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Patience, Determination & Humiliation

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I’m sure there are things worse than public humiliation; give me a while and I’ll remember what some of them are. Continue reading →

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Shining in the Mud

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I’d love to take my whole church on a mud run; we might become a better church!
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A Heart-Healthy Lunch

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The best exercise we can get is when we combine compassion and physical activity to help make things better for those around us. Continue reading →

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The Power of Surrender

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A pastor’s example of humility and confession leads others to a place of blessing. Continue reading →

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