Tag Archives: Todd County KY

True Religion

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

An indifferent holiness is no more Christlike than is a self-indulgent licentiousness.
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The Straightening

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I remember watching, and sometimes helping, my father straighten up stalks of sweet corn that had been blown over by a storm. Continue reading →

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Sowing the Seed

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A pasture project draws me deep into memories of my dad and my growing up. Continue reading →

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More Than Incidental Drift

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I reckon anyone who grew up in an old, cold house has a great appreciation for a good fireplace. Being reasonably close to warmth is a mighty fine thing on a cold day. Continue reading →

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Time Travel

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Doc Arnett

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An old photograph, old memories, old emotions… can be the launch for fresh expressions of appreciation. Continue reading →

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Walking through Life’s Places

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Doc Arnett

How long we’ve lived in any particular place probably isn’t nearly as important as how we’ve lived there… Continue reading →

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A Soothing Stream, A Healing Flow

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is a challenge–and well worth the effort–to keep our hearts pure yet still open to offer hope and solace to a bruised and aching world. Continue reading →

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Old Farmhouse

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If it turns out that my home in heaven is just an old white farmhouse… that’d be just fine by me! Continue reading →

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Charlie Two Shirt Helps with the Hay

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A nine-year-old who will walk three miles of gravel road to help a neighbor haul hay could amount to something some day… maybe. Continue reading →

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Old Into New

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Like many other fine things in life, making apple cider isn’t easy but sharing our labors lightens the load for everyone. Continue reading →

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