Tag Archives: kindness

A Good Blending

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Whenever we join in common purpose of doing what is good, what is kind, what is lovely, we yield a harvest better than its fruit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged apple cider, charity, cider, cooperation, defects, fruit, good works, harvest, helping others, kindness, life lessons, working together | Comments Off

Negative Opportunity

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Doc Arnett

You will have at least one chance today,

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Fruit of the Spirit

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Doc Arnett

To sincerely desire and work for the good of others
To celebrate and honor the things that are truly good
To seek and promote that which builds relationship with all
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fruit of the Spirit, gentleness, Holy Spirit, joy, kindness, love, peace, Pentecost, Pentecostals, self-control | 1 Comment

Autumn Blessing II

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Walk gently
in the midst of this day’s madness,
contribute nothing
to the sadness that is already in the world.
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Posted in Christian Living, Family, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged benediction, bitterness, blessings, fall, forgiveness, kindness, mercy | Comments Off

Beyond Doctrine

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Doc Arnett

It’s hard to get used to something you always avoid and actually returning good for evil is something most of us avoid. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged death, drunk drivers, forgiveness, kindness, loving your enemies, mercy, vengeance | Comments Off

Warm Front

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Doc Arnett

If a single day of sunshine can be such a welcome thing and bring such a fine change to hearts and spirits, consider how refreshing kind words and thoughtful actions must be to those lives lost in winter’s long shadow.
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Short Ride, Long Walk

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Five hundred fewer steps sure seems like a lot bigger deal when the long shadows stretch across the road in front of us in the work-worn ending of a hard day.
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Patterns

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Either we teach our children and ourselves that love is unconditional or we teach them that it is earned and subject to change without notice. Continue reading →

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