Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Extraordinay Seasons

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Unexpected adversity can produce extraordinary beauty… in nature and in character. Continue reading →

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Fishing for a Better Catch

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

If you catch what you fish for, pursuing peace sounds a lot better than seeking strife and controversy. Continue reading →

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A Contemplation of God

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Though all the universe testifies of the existence of God, his fullest revelation is expressed in Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creation, evidence, evidence of God, existence of God, God, Jesus | Comments Off

Building with Josh

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Doc Arnett

My grandson and I might be building something bigger than a horse shed… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged construction, grandson, horse shed, Josh Arnett, men working together | Comments Off

Learning from the Ants

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

If we were as persistent about doing good as ants are about taking advantage of their opportunities, what great heavenly treasures we would have! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Nature, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged ants, opportunistic, wood damage, wood destroying insects | Comments Off

Blue Baby

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

In her time of passing, my grandmother was comforted by the son who wasn’t expected to live when he was born. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Albert Bazzell, Charlie Arnett, Church of Christ, Church of Christ preacher, comfort, Ophelia Bazzell, preaching | Comments Off

Where Two or More Are Gathered

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Small, private prayer meetings are powerful places to meet with the Lord. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged gathered in his name, prayer, prayer meeting, presence of Christ, small group | Comments Off

My Father’s Tools

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I have chosen not to work with some of the tools my father had; but am putting them to better use. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Charlie Arnett, hand tools, memory, old tools, Ruby Arnett, shrine, tools | Comments Off

Written in Stone

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the positive influence of others in our lives is obvious, sometimes not. In all cases, it’s good to be grateful. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, building a life, foundation, influence | Comments Off

Thirty-Three Years & Counting

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A day of low-key-threes turned out to be a wonderful way to celebrate thirty-three years of marriage. Continue reading →

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