Category Archives: Poetry

A Cool Day in August

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What a wonderful blessing a cool day in August is! How much more the comforting presence of the Spirit?! Continue reading →

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Finding the Foundations

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Like storm waters pounding away the soft dirt, life has its way of finding our solid parts, the true nature of our character. Continue reading →

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A Simple Sharing

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We may be shaped by grief and sorrow, but we can choose the form of that shape; even in our pain we can gain greater caring for others and refuse to be defined by our scars. Continue reading →

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The Waiting

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in the midst of migraines and insomnia, God is willing to speak… if we are willing to listen. Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems to take a bit of a storm to clear the air and make things better… Continue reading →

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Blessing for a Summer Morning

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Doc Arnett

May the dawning of this day
bring you grace to face every challenge,
courage to embrace each opportunity,
and the wisdom to understand… Continue reading →

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Reflections by a Mountain Stream

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I can’t explain how the sound of pounding, rushing waters can be so peaceful and soothing… but I sure can enjoy it! Continue reading →

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The Courage of Choice

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

You ever find yourself knowing exactly what you want to do but lacking the courage to do it? Maybe doubting that God would actually bless you doing what you want to do? Continue reading →

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Evening Serenade

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Grown kids and growing grandkids, guitars and singing in a back yard in the shade in the fading part of a summer day feels like family and seems a bit like immortality. Continue reading →

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Academic Retreat

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in intellectual settings, it is the caring for one another that matters most and helps us focus together on the work that we share. Continue reading →

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