Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Deadly Combination

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Hatred and stupidity is a damnably dangerous combination. Continue reading →

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Dark Changes

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We’ve gone from eighty and sunny on Saturday to snow and freeze warnings on Monday… but that’s nothing compared to the changes in Jerusalem that took place in one week nearly two thousand years ago. Continue reading →

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Blessing for a Spring Morning

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I hope that the calm stillness
of this day’s slow wakening
stays with you from dawn till darkness. Continue reading →

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A Whispered Kiss

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A tiny girl wipes away all the weariness of a long work day for a tired young father. Continue reading →

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Driving Through Pottawatomie County

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Somewhere south of US 36
along the line of Kansas 63,
you can see where rolling farmland
begins its transition into the Flint Hills. Continue reading →

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Day of Fog and Mist

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I like the way a day like this
settles around you,
pulls a comforting shroud of gray
up close
but not too close, Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs over Judgment*

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I like B. J. Smith. I like him a lot. And that makes it much easier for me to desire mercy. And those who sow mercy will reap mercy. Whether they like B. J. or not… Continue reading →

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Role Reversal

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Do you remember ever having your parents tell you, “Get your feet off of the furniture?” Ever have one of your kids tell you that?! Continue reading →

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Better by Degrees

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

How muddy do you have to be when an old farm pond seems to offer improvement? Pretty darn muddy! Continue reading →

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A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

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