Category Archives: Christian Living

Tree Trimming

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Small distractions can sprout up in our lives. Let alone, they can grow into trees that completely disrupt and destroy our best aims. Continue reading →

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A Mid-Week Blessing

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

May this good day bring you good–good that blesses you and others. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Doc Arnett

For the first time in over fifty years, I did not call my mom, send a card or flowers. I did think about her, though. A lot. Continue reading →

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In Praise of Gentleness

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Gentleness may be an art more praised than practiced, but it is a fine art nonetheless. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Season of Dry

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Until we have seen a thing in all its seasons, we do not know it. Even a waterfall may have its dry times… Continue reading →

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Blackberry Winter

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, just when things look really promising, some sort of adversity shows up. Keep going! Blackberry Winter doesn’t last forever… Continue reading →

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Things That Matter

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Interviewing skills aren’t nearly as important to me as a candidate’s values… and job skills. Continue reading →

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Pep Talk

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How we think about and speak about others says more about us than them… and affects our health and happiness. Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Psalm

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I actually felt like I was supposed to speak this to the congregation Sunday morning but maybe I was just supposed to share it today! Continue reading →

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Sprouted in Stone

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Though a tree may sprout in stone, that is seldom a place of thriving. Yet, there is always hope when we choose wisely… Continue reading →

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