Smile Like a Christian
Colleen Arnold, MD
January 18, 2026
Reflect The outside of my white passenger van is covered with dozens of colorful magnetic flowers. No matter where I drive it, people invariably notice
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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.
Gather the Fragments
Colleen Arnold, MD
December 29, 2025
After he feeds the 5,000, Jesus tells his disciples to gather up the fragments so nothing is wasted. Isn’t that how God works in our lives, too?
In God’s Hands
Colleen Arnold, MD
December 15, 2025
Remember that old refrain, “He’s got the whole world in his hands”? God’s also got each one of us in his hands, and he doesn’t let go.
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?
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.”