Tag Archives: influence

Reunion and Rejuvenation

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A reunion with a former student brings joy in learning of his continued journey and spiritual growth. Continue reading →

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Written in Stone

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the positive influence of others in our lives is obvious, sometimes not. In all cases, it’s good to be grateful. Continue reading →

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Waffles in Heaven?

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Doc Arnett

“… After all, much of Jesus’ ministry was done around a table!” Continue reading →

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Mark Phillips & The Last Ride

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, you don’t even realize the last time you do something. Other times, every detail is etched into memory. Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount Transformation

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It had never entered my mind that he was someone who sorely needed to hear that sermon. I’m also pretty sure that he had no idea how much I needed this affirmation after months of discouraging direction in the church.
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Good Measure

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Doc Arnett

In the strong stir of southern wind,
the long, slender limbs of locust
bend to the north in sweeping crescents
of graceful submission, Continue reading →

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Heavy Soil

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Doc Arnett

There are times, too, when words have no effect whatsoever, no matter how impassioned the plea or how tender the entreaty. Continue reading →

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A Fine Memory

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Doc Arnett

It would be good, I think, to make some positive, fine association with the memory of a young person. To have some good thing so firmly entrenched in their mind that the decades of life could not undo it. To be stirred in memory from time to time with such fine associations. Continue reading →

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