Category Archives: Relationships

California Dreaming

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps it would be a good thing if we expected ourselves to be missionaries of comfort and blessing to others. Continue reading →

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More Than Incidental Drift

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I reckon anyone who grew up in an old, cold house has a great appreciation for a good fireplace. Being reasonably close to warmth is a mighty fine thing on a cold day. Continue reading →

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The Christmas Fugitive

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I don’t think I’ll ever see another stranded motorist and not think of this woman and how desperately she needed someone to care. Continue reading →

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Postholes & Cottonwood Trees

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Digging postholes through tree roots and living in obedient faith seem to have a few things in common… Continue reading →

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The Long Road to Empathy

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Doc Arnett

It’s good when our experiences lead us to understanding others. Perhaps even better when we manifest empathy although we haven’t already walked the same path. Continue reading →

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Tough Scriptures #3: True Victory

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Doc Arnett

True strength is not shown in retaliation but in the willingness to give even more than was taken. Continue reading →

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Tough Scriptures #2: A Life of Forgiveness

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Forgive someone seventy times seven? Seriously?!! Uhm… yes… but only if you want true freedom… Continue reading →

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Time Travel

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Doc Arnett

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An old photograph, old memories, old emotions… can be the launch for fresh expressions of appreciation. Continue reading →

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The First Warm Evening of Spring

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Doc Arnett

A warm evening, good chili, a nice dog, a woman you love and a full moon… ahh, life is good. Continue reading →

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Intentional Thoughts

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

A few days of warmer weather can make dull the memory of bitter nights. Rehearsing the good can cause the bad to fade away… Continue reading →

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