Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Copperheads & Conversations

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There are certain types of beauty best appreciated from a comfortable distance… or only in pictures… Continue reading →

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An Easy Lift

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I figured if I was walking in that hitchhiker’s shoes after a long day of work… I’d rather be riding in a car! Continue reading →

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A Dog of Two Tales

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A close encounter with an aggressive dog on a hiking trail might trigger more than adrenalin… Continue reading →

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The Power of One

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Doc Arnett

The power of hope often begins with one person. The belief of one therapist opened up a completely different life for one autistic child… and his family. Continue reading →

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A Greater Hope

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when it might be tempting to start looking for gopher wood and patching tar, we should keep in mind that hope, faith and love outlast every disaster. Continue reading →

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18th Hole

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

The image that Kristi described of Brian reaching up toward heaven as he died reminds me of what my sister Patsy said about our mother’s final hours… Love the image! Continue reading →

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Watching Death

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Among the things that I admire is the devotion of women and men to one another in those final hours. Continue reading →

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A Deliberate Casualness

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

You know how much you enjoy it when a good friend doesn’t need anything but just makes time to visit? I think Papa enjoys when we do that with him. Continue reading →

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Praise Beyond the Day

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even as the rising sun gives light to a new day, you have given me hope, O, Lord. Continue reading →

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Making a Good Day

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While rain might ruin some plans it can make others work perfectly. Better to open one umbrella than to curse the showers… Continue reading →

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