Tag Archives: Sam Arnett

Working with the Kids

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know what it is about my boys that always seems to have us crawling around under a house. Sometimes we’re trying to put in new drain lines or new wiring or new water supply lines. Other times, we’re … Continue reading →

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Working on Sam’s Cabin

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I am sitting on the steps of a small porch Of a small cabin tucked into the corner Of a big backyard in an old town in South Carolina. Coffee in hand on the last day in November, I am … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Neighborhood

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even as the most beautiful lawn or garden will wither without proper watering, we need spiritual nourishment in order to bear the beauty of Christ and bear the fruit of the Spirit. Continue reading →

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The Trust Fall

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Which requires greater trust: putting your life in the hands of a skydiver or placing your eternal soul in someone else’s care? Continue reading →

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To Speak Among the Shadows

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There’s something very special about those long conversations with those who are both friend and family. Continue reading →

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Return to Paradise

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes something that we’ve looked forward to for a while turns out to be a disappointment. Sometimes, it turns out to be even better than we imagined! Continue reading →

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Joy in the Midst of Disappointment

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even when we have lost our own voice, we can still rejoice in the singing of others… especially those we love. Continue reading →

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A Great Weekend!

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Doc Arnett

What do you call a man who drives through three hundred miles of winter storm to go to a football game when the wind chill is minus 17? “Blessed!!!” Continue reading →

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Airport Reunion

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

There is little relief greater than that of knowing that your loved one is back home after deployment. Continue reading →

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Celebration

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

News of a suicide bombing in Afghanistan and an awards banquet in Ark City made for quite an evening. Continue reading →

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