Category Archives: Christian Devotions

A Bit and A Few

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is very easy for us to under-estimate the impact of the good, small things that we do, easy for us to become discouraged. Don’t ever give up on showing love to others, no matter how little return you see. Eventually, good always comes from doing good. Continue reading →

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A Changing of Seasons

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Something like the feel of fall
came calling yesterday:
a less than pleasant wind
sending its north chill
sprawling through the afternoon, Continue reading →

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Hold to Hope

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

n the end,
hope never relinquished
will conquer all Continue reading →

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A Touch of Sun

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Out past Bendena,
just as I reach the low spot between slopes
and head back uphill,
the sun spills through an opening in the trees Continue reading →

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The Smell of Dreams

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

After learning to ride almost before she learned to walk and having to give up her horse when she was fifteen, it took Randa forty-five years to get back to this dream. Continue reading →

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Rolling With the Flow

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Like the moods of an aggressive bipolar bear, extremes seldom make for a good combination. Continue reading →

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Beer for Prayers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I made up some little cards that made a pretty simple offer: identify someone you know who needs prayer and we’ll give you a free beer. And… we’ll pray for your friend. Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Tea Time

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

In this two hours’ time, we learn more about each other than in two years of church meetings. Continue reading →

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Gentle Morning

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is hard not to marvel
at such things as this:
a half-moon full bright
and the light of stars
marking the heavens Continue reading →

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A Hint of Autumn Comes to Doniphan County

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The ridge beyond the ridge
barely shows in its darker tinge
against the fringe of smooth slate
that waits for the breaking of day Continue reading →

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