Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Reunion and Rejuvenation

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A reunion with a former student brings joy in learning of his continued journey and spiritual growth. Continue reading →

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The Glory of a Garden

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Do you get excited about seeing seeds sprout in a garden? I rather imagine that God takes similar delight in watching our spiritual growth. Continue reading →

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A Few Passes on the Planer

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Even as planing wood removes defects from an old board, the Lord’s work on our hearts continually shapes us. Continue reading →

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Kicking Against the Goad

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What is the part of you that God has been working on the longest? What is the part that seems to be taking the most time and effort to re-shape into the reflected image of Christ? Continue reading →

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Beyond Winter’s Testings

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even in the long harsh winter, God’s work continues in us; His fruit is born in all seasons. Continue reading →

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Witness of Weakness

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Passing through our middle years, we are still occasionally surprised not to see that younger memory of ourselves when we look in the mirror. Continue reading →

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Horse Sense

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Even though no other horse is anywhere near him, he pounds forward, straining and stretching, a graceful fury of muscle, bone and tendon in unparalleled power and coordination. Continue reading →

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The Right Tool, Plugged In

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I know that I also struggled with life, trying to accomplish with human effort what cannot be accomplished with human effort; Continue reading →

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A Generous Outpouring

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Such is the working in our hearts, minds, souls and spirits with the generous outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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