Tag Archives: peace

A Whisper of Faith

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Doc Arnett

ool air eases in through the window,
something less than a breeze,
just a soft flowing of the night. Continue reading →

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A Winter Prayer

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Be as slow as the passing of time

on a long, gray day

to take offense

at any sleight,
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December Blessing

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Doc Arnett

May you bring to each moment
grace
and peace
and goodness. Continue reading →

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After the Front

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Doc Arnett

To the east, just above the ridge that runs through Wathena, the last edge of three days’ of clouds forms a thin slate bed. Above that, a dull red lightens into pink, gives way to a pale hint of blue that stretches up and meets the passing darkness of night rising into day.
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September Blessing

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Doc Arnett

faith fresh as dew,

love as abounding as the sky,

and hope strong as the rising sun.
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Passing in the Night

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes,
it is something other than worry
that keeps me from my sleep
and moves me toward

this subtle peace. Continue reading →

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Small Honor

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Today, I would love to stay here for a few hours, sitting in the shade, talking quietly and resting. I would like to spend some time talking about my father who died two years ago on this day, remembering fishing trips and working on houses with him. That is what I would like to do. Continue reading →

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A Simple Moment

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Doc Arnett

It seems sadly strange that killing people filled with hate rarely diminishes the hatred that is in the world, nor does violence readily put an end to violence. Continue reading →

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A Quiet Praise

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Doc Arnett

White stems of frost mark the whiskers of the horse around his nose where moist breath has frozen to the nearest available condensing point. He nickers as I walk along the snow-crusted grass path to the shed.

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Beyond the Struggle

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I sometimes struggle to release myself from my own plans and believe that he has included me in his. Beyond that struggle lies the place where peace passes understanding and where I can live the abundant life.

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