Category Archives: Christian Living

Being Together Hundreds of Miles Apart

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The original plan, hatched several months ago, was that we were going to give Randa a birthday to remember this year. Continue reading →

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More Truth About Halloween

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

One of my church members was deeply touched by my confession… “I scored a couple of PayDays,” Brett wrote on Facebook, “I’ll give you one of them.” Continue reading →

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A Choice of Sharing

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

As I reflect on my life since November 4, 1984, it’s hard to fix a notion of time. Continue reading →

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Autumn’s Cold Calling

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A hard freeze a week ago
and three days of stiff breeze
have left a skim of leaves on the lawn. Continue reading →

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The Truth About Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Okay, right off the bat here let me say that this is not another conservative Christian rant about All Saints Day. Nor is it yet another attack upon right-wingers. It is one man’s truth, more confession than dogma. Continue reading →

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Cider Man

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate
the fine beauty and half-flavor of a table apple Continue reading →

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More Than Silver, Better Than Gold

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s hard to find a reward that goes much beyond the genuine joy of a grateful child. Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Desolation

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Are there times when you find getting away from everybody and everthing is a good thing? The Flint Hills of Kansas offer a sense of escape, even when you’re just driving through… Continue reading →

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A Bit and A Few

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is very easy for us to under-estimate the impact of the good, small things that we do, easy for us to become discouraged. Don’t ever give up on showing love to others, no matter how little return you see. Eventually, good always comes from doing good. Continue reading →

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A Changing of Seasons

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Something like the feel of fall
came calling yesterday:
a less than pleasant wind
sending its north chill
sprawling through the afternoon, Continue reading →

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