Tag Archives: mud

After the Barn

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s easy to clean off your boots when it’s all dry and dust. Easy to cleanse your soul… except when it’s not. Continue reading →

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Sharpening the Axe

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Doc Arnett

A borrowed ATV covered with mud and a faucet with no handle: recipe for frustration? Nah, God’s got this! Continue reading →

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When the Waters Go Back to the River

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When the spectacle of the flood gives way to the hard work of cleaning up, it is good to remember that our God can bring both beauty and blessing even from the muck. Continue reading →

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Another Fine Mess

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Draining the swamp can be a pretty messy job… but there is stuff that leaves a stain that’s worse than mud! Continue reading →

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More than Conquerors

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When we remember that the goal is getting to the Other Side, we might consider that failing a particular obstacle is not actually failure, just re-direction to an alternate path to success. Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even when the job is tough, we make it even tougher with our own mistakes. But… it can still work out! Continue reading →

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Spring Training

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in mud may not be very glamorous but it’s rather effective training. There’s a lot of un-glamorous in life that’s good for us. Continue reading →

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Training Run

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A bit of insanity coupled with determination and dedication can be helpful in training for obstacle course/mud runs. And… a bit amusing to casual observers. Continue reading →

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Making It Through the Muck

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Being laughed at by others wasn’t fun when I was six and not any more fun at sixty. But sometimes, it’s the last laugh that counts the most. Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Doc Arnett

but I think
that when we have survived the storm
we ought to be cautious
in noting our inconveniences. Continue reading →

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