Category Archives: Christian Devotions

The Pursuit of Unhappiness

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If you are chasing happiness, you’ll likely find that it can always run faster than you can. Quit chasing and you’ll probably find yourselves having dinner together. Continue reading →

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Little Hops of Faith

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Just as a young child may not be aware of how “play” is helping her develop needed skills, we don’t always understand what God is doing with us. Continue reading →

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Snow That Ain’t

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Snow that looks like fertilizer pellets or BB’s isn’t nearly as pretty as that soft, fluffy stuff… but it’s still snow. Folks that don’t look like me… are still folks I should love. Continue reading →

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The Softer Works of God

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a full moon barely shining through the clouds reminds me of the many quiet and gentle folks I’ve loved and admired over the years. Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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Making It through the Tough Spots

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Seems like every fall the coming winter is going to be really horrible… until it actually gets here. Dire predictions help you endure a great many things that never happen. Continue reading →

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Prayer for a Friend

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I wrote this for a friend yesterday. Perhaps you know one who could use it today. Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Winter Rain

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the gleaming white of ice on the face of freezing bluffs, the hard times of our lives sometimes leaves us with a greater beauty than the easy times. Continue reading →

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Divine Intermission

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There can be a bit of madness in trying to figure out what God is up to in our lives… Continue reading →

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Answering the Call of Beauty

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I am so used to listening for God’s voice in the call of Duty that I forget that he also uses the voice of Beauty to call us to a different path. Continue reading →

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