Monthly Archives: September 2014

Block Party

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Think maybe a block party at a low-income housing unit might be a better way to reach out to people than hanging pamphlets on the door? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apartments, Blair House Apartments, Blair KS, church outreach, New Life Church, outreach, poor | Comments Off

My Dad Is Bigger Than My Dad

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Until we believe in a God who likes us, we will never delight in Him. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Dad, Daddy, Daddy God, father image, God, God as father, notion of God, theology | Comments Off

A Greater Dawning

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is great beauty in the dawning of a late summer morning, but an even greater beauty in store for those who will inherit the earth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, resurrection, the meek, the meek shall inherit the earth | Comments Off

Raising the Shade

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a slight shift in our perspective makes a complete difference in what we see. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, early morning, outlook, perspective, point of view, positive outlook, sunrise | Comments Off

Evening Grazing

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s not the power of the fence but the choice of the horse that keeps him in the field… where he is safe and well-fed. Boundaries do not bind us; they protect us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged boundaries, fencing, free will, horses, pasture | Comments Off

25th Anniversary

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We’ve learned to take pleasure not only in the things we do together but also in allowing one another the freedom to take pleasure in the things we do separately. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anniversary, celebration, good marriage, marriage, Randa Arnett, Scotty Burleson, space, strong marriage | Comments Off