Tag Archives: peace

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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Easing Over

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It is never easy to let go, to know that the last conversation upon this earth has been had. Continue reading →

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Good Practice

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It is good on a day like this
to let a greater Spirit
draw near to ours,
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Miracle from the Mud

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I have always been fascinated by the miracle of seeds. As a young kid, I helped plant our garden in southwestern Kentucky. Continue reading →

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The Battle Belongs to the Lord

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It was a time of incredible turmoil: one of our children had just had a minor brush with the law, another was just being released from residential treatment, our church was in the middle of yet another self-induced crisis and our personal budget had taken more hits than a crash test dummy.
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Smiling with God

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Doc Arnett

There is little more deeply pleasing, more refreshing, more satisfying than witnessing those you love taking delight in one another’s presence. Continue reading →

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In the Midst

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Doc Arnett

In the midst of grace and mercy,
we come, running to God,
arms open,
eyes wide yet tearful,
hearts unafraid and laughing,
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