Category Archives: Christian Devotions

What Lives Within

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Times like this assault our emotions, put our convictions to the test, and tempt us to superficially judge other people. Continue reading →

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More Than Good Looks

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes what seemed like a simple project turns into something a lot bigger!
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged painting, protection, replacing siding, scraping old paint, siding, weathered wood | Comments Off

Soft Flowers & Hard Frosts

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Desperate times call for desperate measures, even when it may make your neighbors laugh at you and shake their heads… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple blossoms, apple trees, freeze, frost, protecting plants, protection | Comments Off

Black Saturday

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Doc Arnett

How awful it must have been for Jesus’s disciples on the day after his death! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged crucifixion, death of Christ, disciples, fear, Jesus in the grave, Jesus in the tomb | Comments Off

No Other Way

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Thinking about the betrayal, the trials, the suffering, the sacrifice, the supreme love of God expressed in Christ… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged betrayal, cross, crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus, Passover, sacrifice | 1 Comment

Nocturnal Illumination

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Doc Arnett

In these times, waking up with a headache and soaked with sweat can sure get your mind racing! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, electric blanket, false alarm, fever, scare, symptoms | Comments Off

Praise in the Face of Troubles

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Job declared “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” As we face our own fears and resentments, let us remember that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. Continue reading →

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Can Compassion Survive a Virus?

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A pandemic, an old truck, and a guy pushing a bicycle on a cold morning… whaddayagonna do? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bike trouble, compassion, COVID-19, cyclist, Golden Rule, Good Samaritan, helping others, hitchhiker | Comments Off

Faith, Fear and Phobia

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A huge anticipation leads to disappointment. Lesson: walk in faith, show compassion to others, and do not put God to the test. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged common sense, COVID-19, faith, fear, health, pandemic, phobia, testing God | 2 Comments

An Uncommon Vengeance

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Have somebody do something mean to you? Here’s how to really get ’em good! Continue reading →

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