Tag Archives: Jesus

Thoughts from Above the Porch

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Marveling at the moon in night sky with passing clouds, I think I might understand why some worship what is made rather than The Maker… Continue reading →

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High Goals & Lumps of Coal

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

“Made to be like God.”

Wow! What a statement Paul gives to remind us of our purpose in Christ. “True righteousness and holiness.”

High goals, yes, but we have the Spirit of God working within us. Continue reading →

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Harvest Rain

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The blessing of gentle rain, falling slowly on dry earth, brings refreshing and nourishing growth. As does receptive reading of the Scriptures. Continue reading →

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A Sunday Blessing

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Doc Arnett

May this bright Lord’s Day morning
Create a fresh forming in us all:

A renewed sense of grace
To face this day, this week, this life; Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged benevolence, blessing, blessing for cursing, Christ, christianity, faith, Golden Rule, grace, invocation, Jesus, obedience, strangers | Comments Off

Turning It over to the Lord

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Jenny turned her worry about writing some bad checks over to the Lord… Just wait until you read what he did next! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged AA, bad checks, bad choices, Bible, faith, God, God's care, Jesus, prayer, trust in the Lord, turn it over to Jesus, turn it over to the Lord | Comments Off

Regarding Allegations and Affirmations

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I believe that eventually, whether in the courts of the world or at the judgment seat of Christ, all who oppress the poor, trample upon the weak, and indulge their own greed at the expense of decency, compassion, and kindness, will be punished for their sins. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, Chrisitan alienation, christianity, comfort, compassion, faith, God, God is in control, Jesus, judgment, MAGA, oppresion, patriotism, peace, political, politics, poor, providence, trust, weak | Comments Off

Sifting through the Ashes

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Old bits of rusted metal are drawn from the ashes of a burn pile like sinners are drawn to Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attraction, burning, Christ, Jesus, magnet, magnetism, repentance, salvation, sinners | Comments Off

Keeping Good Company

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Doc Arnett

No matter how rough things get in life, our boat–if we’re with Jesus–is not going down. We might get wet, but we ain’t going to drown! Continue reading →

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Macho Man on Steroids

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Either the dude Jesus was the most deluded, self-deceived, arrogant, narcissistic person who ever lived… or exactly who he claimed to be. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Billy the Kid, Emilio Estevez, James Coburn, Jesus, Jesus's identity, John Chisum, Martha, Messiah, resurrection, Young Guns II | Comments Off

Zaccheus Impresses Jesus

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A grown man climbing a tree just so he could see Jesus?! How undignified! And… well… cool! Continue reading →

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