Category Archives: Poetry

A Reluctant Blessing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance encounter with a white-haired woman during worship leaves us both with unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

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He Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere (Guy Clark)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Guy Clark is probably the best songwriter you never heard of… his music touched my live and the lives of my wife and my kids. Continue reading →

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A Mid-Week Blessing

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

May this good day bring you good–good that blesses you and others. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Season of Dry

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Until we have seen a thing in all its seasons, we do not know it. Even a waterfall may have its dry times… Continue reading →

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Beyond Radio Lane

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Just as rain and sun bring healing to scorched earth, God brings what we need to soothe our scars and spur new growth. Continue reading →

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After the Burning

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A wonder of snow cannot erase the loss of wildfire but it does bring good moisture for the greening that follows. Continue reading →

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Not Playing, With Fire

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

We sometimes set fires that we cannot control. Always check the wind before lighting that match… Continue reading →

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Nightfire on an Early March Evening

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A calm ending of a windy day, a fire, my wife and time to talk… this is blessing! Continue reading →

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Friday Invocation

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Doc Arnett

May you be blessed today and be a blessing to others. Continue reading →

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Another Day Dawns

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

As the sun rises on the just and the unjust, it is how we deal with both challenges and blessings that shapes our day. Continue reading →

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