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.
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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.
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
Be Not Afraid
Colleen Arnold, MD
September 9, 2025
In the Old Testament, God told Joshua, “I command you; be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
Refill Your Cup
Colleen Arnold, MD
August 27, 2025
The world’s stresses have emptied our compassion cups and left us feeling hollow. Most of us are suffering from burnout.