Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Sports Cliches and Judgment Days

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

One of the most maddening things about March Madness is hearing the same old sports cliches a dozen times a day. Continue reading →

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Late for Church

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Ever pass by someone that needed help because you didn’t want to be late for church? Hmmm… Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Sage

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I marvel at the determination of tender shoots forcing their way up through whatever lies between them and sunlight. Continue reading →

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Riding the Long Hills and Singing in the Dark

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Singing old hymns together in the car gave me good memories of my dad… and much more. Continue reading →

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Think Not Too Lightly of Life’s Little Things

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In the same way the least bit of light can shine through the darkness, our kindness and encouragement can lift the hearts of others. Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Apology

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Know someone who just can’t ever admit they’re wrong about anything? Only one thing you can do for someone like that… Continue reading →

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Something Deeper, Stronger, Better

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something… in all that is truly good… something stronger than the storm… Continue reading →

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An Old Farmer Takes Stock of Loss

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Any time when we have the opportunity to help someone else is a time for sowing good seed, whether in tragedy or just the usual. Continue reading →

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Off the Tracks

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Doc Arnett

What kind of wind does it take to knock a train off the tracks? The kind that blew in New Mexico yesterday, I guess. Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If we’re going to let a Paul Simon song describe an afternoon climbing around the bluffs, we might want to be cautious in selecting a particular title. Continue reading →

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