Tag Archives: righteousness

High Goals & Lumps of Coal

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

“Made to be like God.”

Wow! What a statement Paul gives to remind us of our purpose in Christ. “True righteousness and holiness.”

High goals, yes, but we have the Spirit of God working within us. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Shaping

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It takes greater strength–and blessing–to be a child of God than a man of the world. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Affliction

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Doc Arnett

May you endure
the awful cost of love
with such determination
that all reluctance is worn away.
Continue reading →

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A Moment of Cleansing

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Doc Arnett

I am trying to remember this morning what it felt like to walk barefoot along the rambling paths of those childhood pastures in Todd County. Continue reading →

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