Category Archives: Christian Devotions

A Slight Storm

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The grays and tans of gravel and sand
barely show through the thin glaze
of this day’s winter storm. Continue reading →

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Zaccheus Impresses Jesus

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A grown man climbing a tree just so he could see Jesus?! How undignified! And… well… cool! Continue reading →

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Signs and Wonders

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I love the way wet snow shows which way the wind was blowing during the storm… Continue reading →

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Not Much

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Doc Arnett

If only one good thing were done in the world this day, then this day is not completely evil. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compassion, decency, doing good, good, grace, kindness, tenderness | Comments Off

Trigger Finger

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Getting an injection into the palm of your hand can be downright memorable… but might be really worth the pain. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Hospitals & Medical Care, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged ailments, attitude, getting older, gratitude, mortality, trigger finger | Comments Off

The Right Man for the Job

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

There’s some degree of skill involved in recognizing the talent of others. Sometimes, though, it’s quite obvious. Continue reading →

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A Witness of Winter

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

In the calm aftermath of a windless snow, I am reminded that being still helps me know God. Continue reading →

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Small Gift at the End of a Dark Day

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It reminded me, too, of how little it takes
to ease the darkness of a dismal day:
a friendly wave, a gentle smile, Continue reading →

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Leading on a Loose Rope

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When you see a loose loop hanging down between a horse and its handler, you know they’re in step together. Like being in step with the Spirit… Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Morning ’22

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A harsh wind, a muted sunrise, a fiercely blue sky above broken clouds… and farm chores… Continue reading →

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