Tag Archives: unity

An Illusion of Unity

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Do we sometimes search too hard for meaning in moments when simple appreciation of the moment would be sufficient? Continue reading →

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God’s Own Cider

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s pretty amazing how you can take a bunch of defective apples and make wonderful cider… and how imperfect people can work together in the beauty of harmony… Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Spring Morning

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A complex mixing of elements, plants and creatures creates harmony in nature that teaches us about our own relationships. Continue reading →

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Beyond Bumper Stickers

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When we define and align ourselves based on opinion, we invite division. Things like honesty, decency, and compassion ought to matter more. Continue reading →

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Old Fools and Little Children

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Take a bunch of thin, weak strips of wood and glue them together: you get a piece that is very strong. Like a bunch of flawed people joined together by faith, hope and love… Continue reading →

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Ambience

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Watching folks stand around and visit together is kind of like watching the wind making waves on tall grass on the side of a sunny hill… Continue reading →

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Goodness Born of Tragedy

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Cowboys riding through water five feet deep, people wading to houses, truck drivers pushing through floodwaters… courage, love and unity… Continue reading →

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A Simple Matter

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

“Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” Continue reading →

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Winter Pasture

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Doc Arnett

There is something about unity
that pleases even the heart of God. Continue reading →

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