Tag Archives: wisdom

Reverend Jethro & the Home Boys

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A colloquialized version of Jethro’s visit to Moses and advice on delegation. Continue reading →

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Walking on Ice

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Walking on ice makes us twice as careful and realize how dangerous even simple things can be. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blizzard, caution, danger, faith, God's care, God's will, hope, ice, prudence, snow, stubbornness, wisdom | Comments Off

Jesus Puts a Smart-Mouthed Woman in Her Proper Place

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sort of a backwoods retelling of the story of Jesus and the Syrophenician woman. Continue reading →

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The Hope of Wildflowers

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Being pleasantly surprised by a hearty patch of volunteer wildflowers by our house makes the summer a bit brighter. Continue reading →

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Trying to Trick God

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I started praying for wisdom before I was ten years old. Still at it! Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Blessing

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A wee prayer to help us over the hump… 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 →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature | Tagged caution, driving, driving in snow, driving in winter storm, prudence, snow, wisdom | Comments Off

Worthy of Sacrifice

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Too cautious of commitment, we never know the fulfillment of purpose. Too impulsive, we find ourselves consumed by something unworthy of the sacrifice. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Four

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps you know someone who could use a bit of prayer this morning… Continue reading →

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A Fine Treat, Out of Season

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like great ice cream on a hot day, the right words at the right time can be a mighty fine thing! Continue reading →

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