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The Glory of Transformation

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Doc Arnett

The emergence of an adult cicada from the locust shell is a thing of incredible beauty; so is our change in Christ. Continue reading →

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Of Altars and Incense

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Doc Arnett

A single blossom carries such a light notion of the smell that you can’t really tell for sure whether it is actual aroma or just the suggestion, a slight trace that made you think of something good and pleasant, something from long ago that you couldn’t forget but can barely remember. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Bloom

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I stand still for a moment, close my eyes and draw in that light perfume. It seems to collect in the middle of my brain, suspending thought and filling me with calm. Continue reading →

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