Tag Archives: snow

A Slight Storm

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The grays and tans of gravel and sand
barely show through the thin glaze
of this day’s winter storm. Continue reading →

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Signs and Wonders

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I love the way wet snow shows which way the wind was blowing during the storm… Continue reading →

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A Gentle Storm

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Doc Arnett

a sudden brilliant blaze of reflected sun
brings bursts of light from every trunk and stem, Continue reading →

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A Witness of Winter

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

In the calm aftermath of a windless snow, I am reminded that being still helps me know God. Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Morning ’22

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A harsh wind, a muted sunrise, a fiercely blue sky above broken clouds… and farm chores… Continue reading →

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Even in Winter

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Even in the winter’s cold, even with ice and snow, God’s eye is still upon the sparrow–and us. Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Ever notice how some drivers act like the first snow of the season is the first snow of their lives?! Continue reading →

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Choices on a Snowy Night

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whatever does not cherish light, increases the darkness. Even though snow does not create light, its reflections make the world brighter. Continue reading →

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Snow That Ain’t

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Snow that looks like fertilizer pellets or BB’s isn’t nearly as pretty as that soft, fluffy stuff… but it’s still snow. Folks that don’t look like me… are still folks I should love. Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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