Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Blessing in the Messing

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Can you find the blessing in your mess? Sometimes, the very thing we don’t want is the best thing that could happen… Continue reading →

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Winter Invocation

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A cloudless dawning in winter brings hope, peace and serenity… if we take but a moment to focus on what is good, pure and lovely. Continue reading →

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The Evil of Religion

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Many blame the atrocities of terrorism on religion. Is it really religion or something else that is to blame? Something inside us? Continue reading →

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Gifts of Perception

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

There’s an art to giving… and to receiving. Sometimes the generation gap makes both arts more challenging. Here’s something I learned from my parents and my children… Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Winter’s Night

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A three-quarter moon at the half point of night throws its bright light across the frozen grass. I walk out past the concrete sidewalk into the shadows of the birches crumpled on the leaves and small broken branches. A northwestern … Continue reading →

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Blessing for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

May this New Year find you near to those you love; even though the miles may keep you far away, may you be as close as light is to day within each other’s hearts. May this New Year bring you … Continue reading →

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Turnabout

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Does it just really bug you to see some spoiled brat out in public? Continue reading →

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Green Pastures

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever felt as happy as a horse in new pasture? Well, good for you!! Could others tell? Then, double-good! Continue reading →

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Fools and Angels

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

When we decide between faith and fear, we not only choose our journey, we also choose our destination. Continue reading →

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Failure Is an Oxymoron

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We often take too much blame and sometimes take too much credit. As long as we are faithful to our calling, failure is impossible. Continue reading →

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