Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

More than Sparrows

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Doc Arnett

We saw them as we walked out from the basement door on one of those bitter mornings two weeks ago: a group of bluebirds loosely huddled above the snow in the low branches of a mock orange bush. Continue reading →

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Over the Hump Day

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It is worthy, too, to remember that doing what is good and proper and loving is not to be dependent on the perception of progress and result. In many cases, the doing itself is the desired result.
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Good Footing

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It seems there is no end to the opportunities uncovered in remodeling an old house: wiring, plumbing, flooring, walls and on and on the list goes. Continue reading →

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Whether Forecast

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

What is clear, though, is that God’s love and mercy, his faithfulness, his leading and calling, his provision and training are not dependent upon climate patterns, not altered by Arctic blasts nor stalled out fronts. Continue reading →

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Tree Snow

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Even when the wonders of this life come and pass in the fog of our seeing, it is our perceiving that gives them glory.
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Still Night

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps it is the whispering of God, drawing us in the beauty of the coldest night, joining us in our closest encounters, urging us to love as we are loved.
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Good Help

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Doc Arnett

In addition to the inescapable odor of the fire and smoke, there is nothing that can be moved here without stirring up dust and dirt. Continue reading →

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Deep Stuff

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Our response of help to others might be based on our empathy, spurred by remembrance of our own needs in times past or in anticipation of those in the future. Continue reading →

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Boots & Mittens

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Humans have a remarkable capacity to quickly adapt to a remarkable variety of factors: cold, heat, and deprivation of a number of sorts. Equally remarkable and much less impressive is our capacity to become spoiled in a very short time. Continue reading →

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Arctic Express

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Doc Arnett

A man can stand a bit of trouble when it comes his way. A woman can tolerate some degree of disappointment when it happens from time to time. But to see it coming at you like a train can make you feel like jumping right off the track. Continue reading →

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