Category Archives: Poetry

The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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Prayer for a Friend

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I wrote this for a friend yesterday. Perhaps you know one who could use it today. Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Winter Rain

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the gleaming white of ice on the face of freezing bluffs, the hard times of our lives sometimes leaves us with a greater beauty than the easy times. Continue reading →

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A Calm and Hopeful Fog

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the dense closeness of last night’s fog, I could imagine angels singing to shepherds in the mist… Continue reading →

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The Hard Truths of Winter Remodeling

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While it might be true that the best things in life are free, most of the pretty good ones take a lot of hard work! Continue reading →

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A Greater Hope

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when it might be tempting to start looking for gopher wood and patching tar, we should keep in mind that hope, faith and love outlast every disaster. Continue reading →

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18th Hole

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

The image that Kristi described of Brian reaching up toward heaven as he died reminds me of what my sister Patsy said about our mother’s final hours… Love the image! Continue reading →

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Indian Summer

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

One way of feeling more grown up is doing the work of grown-ups. Funny how the privileges are more appealing than the responsibilities, eh? Continue reading →

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Watching Death

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Among the things that I admire is the devotion of women and men to one another in those final hours. Continue reading →

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Praise Beyond the Day

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even as the rising sun gives light to a new day, you have given me hope, O, Lord. Continue reading →

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