Monthly Archives: November 2013

Holiday Plans

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Even the days that start earlier than we expected can be good days. Hope this one is full of goodness for you! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, cider, Gage Reed, grandchildren, holiday traditions, Hunter Reed, meals, reunions, Thanksgiving, visits | 2 Comments

The Power of Surrender

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A pastor’s example of humility and confession leads others to a place of blessing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged altar, church, confession, depression, Fill Your Lambs, humility, John Wimber, pastor, pastoral example, prayer, Spirit Song, surrender | Comments Off

Options

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Among the most miserable choices we make is the one to stay where we are, keep doing what we’re doing, and gripe incessantly about it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, choices, complaining, cynicism, dung beetle, griping, happiness, pessimism, self-pity | Comments Off

Mosaics

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

If we want to give and gain greater satisfaction in the workplace, we need to make time and place for friendships to form. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged beauty, Boomer's Holton, colleagues, conversation, friends, getting closer, Holton KS, ice storm, northeast Kansas, prairie grass | Comments Off

This Is How I Dew

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Although this encounter with a drink-vending machine didn’t result in any assault, destruction of private property or meancing behavior charges, it wasn’t for lack of motivation. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cheated, frustration, I-64, Illinois, life lessons, rest stop, short change, vending machine | Comments Off

Climate Change & Challenge

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Across its ranges, terrains and changes, this planet exudes evidence of imbalance and imperfection. Its shakings, quakings, rumblings and rattlings show us that we are not in a world at peace with itself, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged climate change, Haiphan, hurricane, Jesus, peace, Philippines, submission, the Carpenter, tornado, turmoil, typhoon, violence, war, weather, weather change | Comments Off

Hang In, Hold On, and Let ‘er Rip, Tater Chip

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Doc Arnett

For some short season of disappointment, some brief testing, we usually figure we can just grit our teeth for a spell, clench the core muscles and hang on for a bit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold, cold front, cold spell, determination, encouragement, endurance, faith, hope, perseverance, weather, winter | Comments Off

Being Together Hundreds of Miles Apart

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The original plan, hatched several months ago, was that we were going to give Randa a birthday to remember this year. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, birthdays, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Millionaire's Row, Randa Arnett, Sara Bynum, Susan Arnett | Comments Off

More Truth About Halloween

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

One of my church members was deeply touched by my confession… “I scored a couple of PayDays,” Brett wrote on Facebook, “I’ll give you one of them.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged 3 Musketeers, Brett Miner, Butterfinger, candy, candy bars, Freeda Holladay, Halloween, PayDay, sharing, Stacey Miner, trick or treat | Comments Off

A Choice of Sharing

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

As I reflect on my life since November 4, 1984, it’s hard to fix a notion of time. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Jeremiah Arnett, Jeremiah Johnson Arnett, memories, parenting, passing time, raising children, Susan Arnett, Susan Jane Arnett, twins | Comments Off