Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Trouble in the Orchard

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A fruit tree that won’t bloom can’t bear fruit. That’s really frustrating, especially if you love apples! Continue reading →

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Moments of Meaning

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Moments of joy, moments of pain, moments of great satisfaction. It is their sum that makes our lives and we would not be the same if a single one of them was missing. Continue reading →

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A Powerful Dawning

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We may not be ready to move to a better place until we have learned to accept where we are. Continue reading →

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Changes Comin’

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

With a high of ninety predicted for Wednesday, I’m starting to think winter might be over. I think I can handle that change! Continue reading →

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Women Leaders in the Church

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even in the most conservative churches across America, and in the most Christ-like ways, women are leading… by example. Continue reading →

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Days Such As This

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We spend such days as this
in the long gray longing
of spirits yearning for sunshine,
burning for brighter hours. Continue reading →

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Running the Race

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s a simple fact: when a sixty-year-old man in less than terrific condition runs two 5K cross country obstacle races in one day, there will be pain! Continue reading →

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Following the Trail

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A spring hike in a Kentucky woods with two daughters and five grandchildren stirs old memories and forms brand new ones; all of them are good! Continue reading →

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Things Change

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even with advanced dementia, there is still poignancy in a visit with my ninety-eight-year-old mother. Continue reading →

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Earth Day, 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s always a bit scary to see someone else take over something that we’ve loved and cared for. It’s plain painful to see them abuse it. Continue reading →

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