Category Archives: Nature

A Passing Witness

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There’s something almost magical, certainly surreal, about an isolated storm that passes quickly and leaves the air fresh and clean. Continue reading →

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The Mists of Morning

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A cool night following a late rain shapes the following morning with mist and quiet beauty. Continue reading →

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True Conversation

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I think our best conversations may include a fair amount of silence… even when we’re talking with God. Continue reading →

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Playing in the River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know how old you have to be before playing in a river isn’t fun… but it must be a lot older than sixty! Continue reading →

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Trouble in the Orchard

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A fruit tree that won’t bloom can’t bear fruit. That’s really frustrating, especially if you love apples! Continue reading →

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A Powerful Dawning

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We may not be ready to move to a better place until we have learned to accept where we are. Continue reading →

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Changes Comin’

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

With a high of ninety predicted for Wednesday, I’m starting to think winter might be over. I think I can handle that change! Continue reading →

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Days Such As This

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We spend such days as this
in the long gray longing
of spirits yearning for sunshine,
burning for brighter hours. Continue reading →

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Following the Trail

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A spring hike in a Kentucky woods with two daughters and five grandchildren stirs old memories and forms brand new ones; all of them are good! Continue reading →

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We’ve gone from eighty and sunny on Saturday to snow and freeze warnings on Monday… but that’s nothing compared to the changes in Jerusalem that took place in one week nearly two thousand years ago. Continue reading →

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