Tag Archives: kindness

Strangers at Dinner

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The unexpected kindness of strangers in a small Arkansas town changes a tired waitress’s night… and maybe more. Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Inconvenience

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes kindness to strangers is a bit inconvenient… but it is still kindness. Continue reading →

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Today’s Needs

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Doc Arnett

We probably won’t end world hunger or cure cancer but we can do a few small things that show others we care about them… Continue reading →

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More Than an Upgrade

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Can finding a big split in an old cast iron pipe help a man live a better life? Depends on the man… and the life. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Lonely Places

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A middle-aged man standing in the rain gets picked up by a young shop teacher… and impacts the rest of his life… without ever knowing it. Maybe.
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Drifter at the Door

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding a homeless person asleep at the doors of the church just might be the best possible way to start a Lord’s Day. Continue reading →

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A New Coat on a Cold Day

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A young black man in a tattered jacket on a bitterly cold day turns a chance encounter into a deeper contemplation on kindness. Continue reading →

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Fresh in the Pan

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Last night as we were crossing the river headed back home from Saint Joe, we had a quite pleasant and completely unexpected little surprise. Continue reading →

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A Bit and A Few

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is very easy for us to under-estimate the impact of the good, small things that we do, easy for us to become discouraged. Don’t ever give up on showing love to others, no matter how little return you see. Eventually, good always comes from doing good. Continue reading →

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The Easier Way

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is easy enough to find the rough,
whether on an old road often traveled
or in casual words that deserved more thought
than was given. Continue reading →

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