Monthly Archives: July 2013

Buddies

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Doc Arnett

No matter how lean the crowd or how scant the sermon, I can still rely upon a positive note at the close of our worship service, courtesy of one small member. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged affection, boys, church, Keagan, little children, love, preachers, support | 1 Comment

Morning Swims

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Back then, in the early bends
of summer mornings
we hid our swimming trunks
in the old tobacco barn
next to the pond. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged farm pond, growing up, pond, rebellion, rural life, swimming | 1 Comment

A Confession

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I simply don’t have enough faith
to be an atheist:
too much sin and beauty in the world
for me to believe
this all unfurled without so much as a thought. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged atheism, atheist, belief, doubt, faith, hope, love | 2 Comments

Praise in Disappointment

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A grateful heart sees more good in a single glance than a bitter one sees in a lifetime. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bitterness, disappointment, gratitude, heat, rain, Thanksgiving, weather | Comments Off

A Gentle Summer

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The air had been cool and refreshing, a pleasant meshing of light breezes and pleasing shade. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, couples, summer, summer evening, talking | Comments Off

The Wind

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Those are the days that scare me,
the days when I rely most
on knowing the Hand I cannot feel, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged depression, God, motivation, presence of God, the Spirit | Comments Off