Category Archives: Christian Living

Turning It over to the Lord

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Jenny turned her worry about writing some bad checks over to the Lord… Just wait until you read what he did next! Continue reading →

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Regarding Allegations and Affirmations

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I believe that eventually, whether in the courts of the world or at the judgment seat of Christ, all who oppress the poor, trample upon the weak, and indulge their own greed at the expense of decency, compassion, and kindness, will be punished for their sins. Continue reading →

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Commotion in the Barnyard

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A snow goose’s noisy escape from an eagle near the horse pen turns a routine morning into a startling experience. Continue reading →

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Using the Courts

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Common sense and compromise lets an Amish kid play basketball in the Sixties in southern Kentucky. Continue reading →

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Walking on Ice

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Walking on ice makes us twice as careful and realize how dangerous even simple things can be. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blizzard, caution, danger, faith, God's care, God's will, hope, ice, prudence, snow, stubbornness, wisdom | Comments Off

A’Slippin’ and A’Slidin’

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the challenge we face exceeds the strength we have. Thank God for good neighbors… and for his Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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Blizzard Sunrise

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

How glorious the sun
That shines after a storm,
Gladdening our hearts,
Brightening the morn.
Continue reading →

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At the Meeting Place

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Horses and high school students, neighers and neighbors, it doesn’t matter where we wish things stood; we have to accept where things are and move forward from there. Continue reading →