Category Archives: Death & Dying

Extraordinary Lives

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

With plenty of reasons and even more excuses for bitterness and resentment, Marjy Cottle chose grace, faith, and joy. She let go of the past and embraced her future. Continue reading →

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The Bosom of Abraham

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even after the words and hugs of loved ones have faded into memory, Jesus and the Spirit continue to comfort us in our deepest losses. Continue reading →

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Of Pain and Comfort

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Surely, the loss of losing a loved spouse must rank among life’s greatest heartaches. Continue reading →

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Old Lou

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The death/disappearance of our old Border Collie from sixty years ago… still remembered. Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Hour

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

“Lord, when it comes our time to leave this earth, give us a peaceful hour in which to die.” Continue reading →

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Lord as we face this dark hour, May your fierce love and awesome power Lead us gently along the way, With every step, through every day. Lord as we face this long night, May your own Spirit give us light. … Continue reading →

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Empathy, Sympathy, Caring

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I may not have wrestled the same demons that you must fight… … but I have seen evil eyes glowing in the fog-shrouded night. I may not have fought my battles with the same sword that you must wield… … … Continue reading →

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The Agony of Insufficiency

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Every humble person—and most of the rest of us as well—have at some time or another come to the realization of their own inability in a particular situation. Perhaps it was in face of an unfolding disaster, whether epic or … Continue reading →