Tag Archives: trust

Of Worry and Trust

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Night’s passing does not depend
until the ending of our fear
nor the nearness of our faith
but it is faith
that keeps us quiet in our sleep. Continue reading →

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Of Coming Light

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Just above the dark spreading form
of the cottonwood tree,
a quarter moon bleeds through
the thin drifting clouds. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold, drought, faith, feed, hay, hope, providence, provision, trust | Comments Off

Food for the Faithful

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Only the faintest light shows
in the pale pink streak
above the trees
along the low line of the creek
to the east.
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Peaceful Risings

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Some mornings,
our rising comes early
and we wake to gentle dawn,
our hearts as at rest
as silent silhouettes of elm and locust Continue reading →

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I sometimes struggle to release myself from my own plans and believe that he has included me in his. Beyond that struggle lies the place where peace passes understanding and where I can live the abundant life.

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Looking Toward Day

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Inconvenience is so much less trying than tragedy and aggravation easier to negotiate than catastrophe.
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Other Than Predicted

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Most often, I would rather be spared the storm but I know that faith is not formed in the carefree life of ease but is rather forged in the path of obedience.
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