Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Prayer for Thursday

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems that life takes more than we have but our God will supply grace for every challenge, even the impossible. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Wednesday

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

He who is worthy of all praise will lead us in paths of peace and righteousness… if such is what we truly seek. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Tuesday

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Doc Arnett

As Christians, we are expected to suffer yet find that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Monday

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Doc Arnett

True, spiritual worship requires a harmony of action and belief; claim is not enough. Continue reading →

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Hope of Harvest

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Submission is the beginning of peace,
humility the beginning of wisdom,
repentance the beginning of healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, faith, harvest, healing, hope, love, peace, planting, trust | Comments Off

The Rescue Tomato

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems that it takes an awful lot of work to produce a small thing but whenever we sow good seed, great things can happen. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adversity, bearing fruit, bucket tomato, fruit, planting seed, tomato, tomato inside | Comments Off

Footprints on the Sea

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

“When fighting dragons, we must be careful that we do not begin to grow scales…” Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Andy Schuler’s funeral reminded me that the most important parts of our life stories may not be included in our published obituaries. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Andrew Schuler, Andy Schuler, colleagues, funerals, Janice Stover, loss, memories, obituaries, sharing | Comments Off

A More Sophisticated Model

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Some folks got hammered by “Icegaddon” and others are grateful it missed them. Either way, I think there’s an element missing from their prediction models. Continue reading →

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The God of All Times

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

God is worthy of my praise, regardless of my circumstances. Continue reading →

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