Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

The Right Tool, Plugged In

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I know that I also struggled with life, trying to accomplish with human effort what cannot be accomplished with human effort; Continue reading →

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The Battle Belongs to the Lord

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It was a time of incredible turmoil: one of our children had just had a minor brush with the law, another was just being released from residential treatment, our church was in the middle of yet another self-induced crisis and our personal budget had taken more hits than a crash test dummy.
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Payback

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even in reaping the rewards of our mischief, we may be blessed.
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A Generous Outpouring

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Such is the working in our hearts, minds, souls and spirits with the generous outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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The Work of Others

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I was glad, suddenly, that I wasn’t one of those whose lot in life doesn’t provide for their day’s work to be done in the shelter of warm walls and steady heat. Continue reading →

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Look Over There

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Doc Arnett

When we are made no longer subject to the nuances of this world and its ways and when all that causes death and decay has been done away, in that Day, we will know fully the joy that we have only tasted, that which stays.
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Special Assignment

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Doc Arnett

For today, think of one person for whom you rarely, perhaps never, pray. It could be someone you barely know or someone you know well. Continue reading →

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Potholes and Guardrails

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It’s tempting to overlook those convenient little vices, isn’t it? Tempting and treacherous. Continue reading →

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Other Than Predicted

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Most often, I would rather be spared the storm but I know that faith is not formed in the carefree life of ease but is rather forged in the path of obedience.
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The Opportunity of Consequence

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It’s a little tricky, sometimes, trying to keep our footing and to keep doing the work we need to do. The extra effort of a stubborn nail, an awkward angle and slick dust underfoot can send us suddenly where we hadn’t planned to go. Continue reading →

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