Tag Archives: Jesus

Getting Rid of the Stink

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

As far back as I can remember I’ve had sort of a low-grade phobia about being sprayed by skunks. It was a well-formed fear, with lots of reinforcement. Continue reading →

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Climate Change & Challenge

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Across its ranges, terrains and changes, this planet exudes evidence of imbalance and imperfection. Its shakings, quakings, rumblings and rattlings show us that we are not in a world at peace with itself, Continue reading →

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Incomprehensible

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Doc Arnett

The vastness of the universe
reflected
in a single drop of dew
blazing like the sun Continue reading →

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The Conjoining

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Doc Arnett

What grace it is
to speak words of healing
to the aching wound, Continue reading →

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February Dawn

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Doc Arnett

The last crescent of a winter moon gives its glow to the snowy frost along the hill sloping toward the shed. Between the moon and the ridge, elm trees along the fence line stretch the black of their brushy ends against the orange rim of the eastern sky. Continue reading →

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Sufficient Evidence

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Not even Jesus’ contemporary enemies dared say that it was all hoax and hokey-ness. Not even the ones who hated him so much they wanted him dead.
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Come On In

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Our friend, Jesus, is no less eager to receive us as his guests. No matter how late it is. Continue reading →

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Through the Smoke

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Doc Arnett

In a world where even steam casts a shadow, there is nothing that does not hold some threat when it stands between us and the Son. Continue reading →

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The Execution of Justice

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Doc Arnett

He walked stone paths,
stooped and wrote in the dust of human flesh.
Friend of leper and harlot,
often caught in the wickedness of doing good
on the Sabbath.
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Caution

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Doc Arnett

We must remember that he, the very Son of God, walked amidst dirt and disease, endured insult and indignity, sacrificed in order to bring life and chose death over disobedience. Continue reading →

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