Category Archives: Family

Of Coffee & Scones and the Owning of Love

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There is much more to the art of love than fresh coffee and homemade scones… but they make a pretty good start. Continue reading →

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Old Farmhouse

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If it turns out that my home in heaven is just an old white farmhouse… that’d be just fine by me! Continue reading →

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Old Fools and Little Children

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Take a bunch of thin, weak strips of wood and glue them together: you get a piece that is very strong. Like a bunch of flawed people joined together by faith, hope and love… Continue reading →

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A Preliminary Eulogy

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Just in case no one has the time or inclination or just needs a starting place when it’s me lying in the flowers… Continue reading →

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Message from the Passed

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever received a message from a dead person? I did this weekend! Continue reading →

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To Lie Down Weary

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are many fine things in this world; a good night’s rest is among the finest! Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Sandra Sue Woodworth

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Filled with friends and family, the calm elegance and dignity of the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary seemed to me the perfect place to honor Susie’s life. Continue reading →

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A Greater Grace

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

To show mercy and seek good for someone who has done you great harm: this is what it means to follow Christ. Continue reading →

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A Greater Sharing

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The depth of our relationships is formed by the depth of our sharing. In both tears and laughter, we grow closer to each other… and to our Savior. Continue reading →

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Of Wine & Weddings

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If I could emulate what Jesus did at a wedding celebration some while back, there would have been more Merlot Saturday night… but it was a true joy anyway… Continue reading →

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