Finding True Joy
Colleen Arnold, MD
November 24, 2025
In Mary’s Magnificat she prays, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior” (Luke 1:46-47). How do we find true joy?
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Colleen Arnold, MD
Colleen Arnold, MD, a physician and writer residing in Lexington, Virginia, also holds a master's degree in pastoral ministry. Her website is ColleenArnold.org.
The Artist’s Work
Colleen Arnold, MD
November 12, 2025
Recently, I admired a gifted glassblower at work. Watching the bubble of hot glass transform reminded me of God’s description of himself as the potter and us as his clay.
Practice Patience
Colleen Arnold, MD
November 5, 2025
Reflect It’s tough to be patient when we are waiting for God to act in our lives. One recent morning I watched a snowy egret.
Be Not Afraid
Colleen Arnold, MD
October 11, 2025
The world is a scary place–wars, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, crime–and yet how many times does Jesus command, “Do not be afraid.”
The Artist’s Work
Colleen Arnold, MD
October 2, 2025
Recently, I admired a gifted glassblower at work. Watching the bubble of hot glass transform reminded me of God’s description of himself as the potter and us as his clay (Jeremiah 18:6).
Hold Fast to Joy
Colleen Arnold, MD
September 30, 2025
Joy sees the world as God intended; it is a reaction to all God is doing in our lives now and in the future.
Don’t Live in Yesterday
Colleen Arnold, MD
September 16, 2025
How often do we get so fixated on the past that we find ourselves stuck and unable to move into the present