Tag Archives: repentance

Heavy Construction

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Doc Arnett

It takes a lot of work to cut through stone to build a new road. And to cut through the layers of sin and stubbornness in order to build a new life. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged changing your life, Cynthiana, foundation, Highway 62, negative emotions, renewal, repentance, road construction, sin, US-62 | Comments Off

Sifting through the Ashes

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Old bits of rusted metal are drawn from the ashes of a burn pile like sinners are drawn to Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attraction, burning, Christ, Jesus, magnet, magnetism, repentance, salvation, sinners | Comments Off

Just As I Am

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It has been nearly sixty years but I still recall the joy I felt when I was baptized in a small church in western Kentucky. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a capella singing, baptism, Church of Christ, Just As I Am, obedience, Pembroke, Pembroke KY, repentance, salvation | Comments Off

Tough Job

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Getting old, corroded metal parts pulled apart is hard work. So is letting go of powerful addictions. But… both are possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged addiction, bad habits, corrosion, Holy Spirit, liberation, old equipment, old hay rake, penetrating oil, repentance, sin, stuck parts, working on hay rake | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged confession, depression, hard times, muck, mud, renewal, repentance | Comments Off

Zaccheus Impresses Jesus

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A grown man climbing a tree just so he could see Jesus?! How undignified! And… well… cool! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged discipleship, humility, Jesus, repentance, seeing Jesus, tax collector, taxes, Zaccheus | Comments Off

Old Trucks, Overspray and Theology

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Fixing some of our mistakes takes more effort than others. Fixing some of them requires a miracle. In between, there’s plain ole hard work! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged overspray, paint spatter, paint spatter removal, painting, repentance, self-righteousness | Comments Off

A Wee Bit of Broken Grout

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, taking care of a tiny little problem can prevent having to deal with a great big problem. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fitting door jamb, remodeling, repentance | Comments Off

Something’s Up

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Doc Arnett

When a congregation begins to repent and confess its sins and submit to God, it becomes a changed church. This is called revival. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged change, church, confession, congregation, helping others, pastor, repentance, revival, serving, strangers, submission | Comments Off

Over the years of remodeling, I’ve helped strip off old wallpaper more than once. It’s not my favorite job. In fact, it’s often an exercise in persistence, patience and frustration. I’ve scraped, scratched, torn and then sprayed on enough vinegar to alter the pH level of an entire limestone quarry. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged frustration, hypocrisy, remodeling, removing wallpaper, repentance, sin, true religion, wallpaper removal, wallpaper stripper, Zinsser DIY, Zinsser DIY gel | Comments Off