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Monthly Archives: July 2013
After the Rain
Even small things
must be done carefully,
else the good we intend
for those we love
will seem more like cursing than blessing. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged coffee, coffee makers, fog, foggy morning, making coffee, small things
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Rain Dance
For such a rain as this, we should offer sacrifices in the temple.
Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged blessing, crops, dance, drought, gratitude, joy, rain, rain dance, relief, slow rain, Thanksgiving
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Seasons of Refreshing
There was a fine feel
in the unseasonable coolness
of October air sent into summer,
like the moving of the Spirit
in a soul sensing the nearness
of its exhaustion, Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged coffee, conversation, cool weather, friends, refreshing, summer, talking
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Fishing with the Grandkids
I have long been mesmerized
by the magic of fishing,
spending long hours alone as a child,
contemplating the mystery
of what happened beneath the surface, Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports
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Tagged bass fishing, fishing, grandkids, northeast Kansas
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A Good Pattern
With his smooth gait, winsome personality, sure-footed manner and confidence in various settings, Journey is earning Randa’s trust, respect and appreciation. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged equestrian, Honey Creek, horseback riding, horses, Missouri, riding, Rocky Mountain horse, trail riding
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A Softer Dawn
Maybe it’s the lack of harshness
that seems to soothe my spirit,
nothing stark like sunlight
on the white boards of the barn,
nothing sharply defined like gravel and grass. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged dawn, ego, gentleness, individualism, peace, soft light
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A Chance of Rain
A full moon sets a ruffled glow
showing through the clouds,
a vague and veiled testimony
like the hazy kiss of fog against the face. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged drought, evidence, existence of God, fog, mist, northeast Kansas, rain, understanding
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A Modest Suffering
Friend of mine from many years ago used to get these migraines that would tie up the verbal center of his brain so much that he couldn’t talk. They didn’t make him mute, completely, just hid the words so that … Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged migraine, pain, suffering, visual aura
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Old Burning New
like an old wound
nursed with bitterness,
lashing out to destroy
yet another blessing.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged bitterness, burning brush, embers, fire, hope, smolder
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Taking Back the Good
At the point of reclamation, regaining control of what has been surrendered is not an easy task. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
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Tagged burning, burning brush, mowing, raking, rehabilitation, taking control, weeds
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Reflections by Doc Arnett 