Category Archives: Relationships

The Best Poor Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

It isn’t being poor or rich that determines the quality of our giving; it is our determination to honor those we love and celebrate the One we worship. Continue reading →

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The Beauty and Power of Humility

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Imagine Jesus kneeling down to wash your feet. Imagine someone else gathering up your “dirty dishes” and cleaning them off for you. See any similarity? Continue reading →

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Hold to Such Memories

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The longer I live, the more I treasure the memories of family gatherings and see such memories as sacred fragments. Continue reading →

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The Love of Laughter

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I have many wonderful memories of Thanksgiving when I was a kid in West Kentucky… my favorite, though… Continue reading →

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Community Supper

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Singing together and watching good folks enjoy helping some good kids raise money for a good trip… now that’s a good time! Continue reading →

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In Memory of Jon Moore–1956-2019

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There was so much I didn’t know about Jon Moore… but everything I did know made me like and respect him. Continue reading →

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Gathering from an Old Orchard

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something of God in gathering old apples for making fresh cider, in taking what was left to rot and turning it into something sweet and precious. Continue reading →

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Sharpening the Axe

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Doc Arnett

A borrowed ATV covered with mud and a faucet with no handle: recipe for frustration? Nah, God’s got this! Continue reading →

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Listening to the Leading

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There are times when we feel a tugging to do something good. Even when you can’t explain it, do it! Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Ring Story

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Solomon wrote “There is a time to search and a time to give up searching.” He didn’t say either would be easy. Continue reading →

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