Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Patience, Determination & Humiliation

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I’m sure there are things worse than public humiliation; give me a while and I’ll remember what some of them are. Continue reading →

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Laying Out the Fleece

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

You ever have that situation when you’d really like to know which direction you should go? Yeah, me, too. Continue reading →

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Choices & Challenges

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Life isn’t fair, bad stuff happens, some of it hurts, pray hard and remember others. Continue reading →

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Morning Rising

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even on days when morning clouds block the sunrise, we should hold fast to hope and know that our lives depend on something more sure than the weather. Continue reading →

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Again

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The delight of a grandchild on my lap is one of the blessings of the holidays. Continue reading →

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Answers

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Doc Arnett

No matter how little or how much we accomplish in life, it’s the answers to just two questions that matters. Continue reading →

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Wednesday

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

An acrostic for “Wednesday,” hoping we each make a good day today! Continue reading →

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Beyond the Shadows

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

For those who suffer from depression… and for those who suffer with them, may you find comfort, even when you can’t feel it. Continue reading →

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The Un-giving Trees

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some hearts hold on to everything and share nothing. The abundant heart is a generous heart. Continue reading →

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Burrs & Cockleburs

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some people brighten up a room just by walking in, others by walking out… same thing is true for stores, offices, schools… Continue reading →

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