Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

The Orphan Goes Berry Pickin’

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Somehow, I have stepped into another place, another time. A place and time that have always been and yet have never been before. Continue reading →

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Labor Day

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Doc Arnett

In this quiet hour of surrounding gray, there are things seen more clearly than in the full glare of a clear day.
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Together

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Doc Arnett

None of us were meant to be alone even when our walk calls us to serve without company.
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Anniversary

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Doc Arnett

We have wept and laughed, felt ourselves torn in half by heartache and sometimes caused the same to others. We have made the bed in the quick rush of mornings and sipped warm glasses of red wine in the slow twilight. Continue reading →

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Slow Conversation

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Doc Arnett

We sat there for over an hour, talking in the warmth and darkness. The air, a bit heavy and humid, lay against us like a blanket almost too thin to kick off on an almost cool night. Continue reading →

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Smiling with God

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Doc Arnett

There is little more deeply pleasing, more refreshing, more satisfying than witnessing those you love taking delight in one another’s presence. Continue reading →

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Surface Prep

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Doc Arnett

I can’t help but wonder if the Lord ever looks at my heart, shakes his head as he pulls the putty knife out of his back pocket and sighs as he goes back to work. Unlike me, though, I don’t think he’ll ever just choose a place to quit. On any of us.
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Imperfect But Improving

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the need is so great and urgent that we can no longer wait until the perfect time. Continue reading →

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In the Midst

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Doc Arnett

In the midst of grace and mercy,
we come, running to God,
arms open,
eyes wide yet tearful,
hearts unafraid and laughing,
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Cleaning Project

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Doc Arnett

There’s a simple explanation for all of those hours of scrubbing, scraping, cleaning and scouring; it’s the only way there is to get rid of the grease and grime and make those things look new again. The only way. Continue reading →

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