Tag Archives: love

A Powerful Calling

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If we keep our eyes open and respond with love to the needs we see around us, we fulfill God’s calling in our lives… no matter where we are. Continue reading →

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Nightfire on an Early March Evening

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A calm ending of a windy day, a fire, my wife and time to talk… this is blessing! Continue reading →

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Still Taking Chances, Still Sharing Dances

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Doc Arnett

When love is strong, you still feel together even when you’re miles apart, especially when you know you’re each doing what you love. Continue reading →

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A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A good first day on the new job made even better by a lovely surprise from a lovely woman… Continue reading →

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Blessing for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

May this New Year find you near to those you love; even though the miles may keep you far away, may you be as close as light is to day within each other’s hearts. May this New Year bring you … Continue reading →

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The Un-Callused Christian

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is not crossing the “red line” of using chemical weapons that is the greatest danger to humanity and the world; it is the line between caring and not caring about the victims of all violence, whether personal or political. Continue reading →

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Buddies

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Doc Arnett

No matter how lean the crowd or how scant the sermon, I can still rely upon a positive note at the close of our worship service, courtesy of one small member. Continue reading →

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A Confession

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I simply don’t have enough faith
to be an atheist:
too much sin and beauty in the world
for me to believe
this all unfurled without so much as a thought. Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon, 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Shards of smoke and fire,
a burning blasting of glass and metal,
yells of horror:
a shock wave of disbelief Continue reading →

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Things That Last

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes
I have held to hope too lightly:
letting go too easily
in the long night of doubt
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