Monthly Archives: October 2014

Burrs & Cockleburs

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some people brighten up a room just by walking in, others by walking out… same thing is true for stores, offices, schools… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged attitude, disposition, friendliness, management, office staff, office supply store, pleasant, unfriendly, workers | Comments Off

Alarming Ideas

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it sort of hard to be optimistic about a day that starts out with an “alarm?” Maybe we shouldn’t call them “alarm clocks.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged alarm clock, attitude, danger, getting out of bed, optimism, satire, snooze, snooze button, waking up | Comments Off

Making It Through the Muck

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Being laughed at by others wasn’t fun when I was six and not any more fun at sixty. But sometimes, it’s the last laugh that counts the most. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Sports | Tagged driving in mud, hypothermia, mud, Mud Run, rain, Shamrock MO, Tough Mudder, Tough Mudder Missouri | Comments Off

Support Staff

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Appreciation for the work of others is one of the greatest contributions we can make in our workplace… and in our churches and other families. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, encouragement, gratitude, Tough Mudder Missouri, volunteers | Comments Off

Through the Waters

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Playing with a small granddaughter in a swimming pool reminds me that the arm of our heavenly Father will always rescue us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ann Marie Arnett, granddaughter, grandkids, Papa Doc, Papa God, swimming, swimming pool, trust, trusting God | Comments Off

Pool Play

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is something very satisfying in realizing that our children carry on our traditions with their children, something that resonates deep within us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ann Marie Arnett, Christie Arneet, Daniel Arnett, granchildren, playing, pool, Reese Arnett, swimming | Comments Off

Warrior Dash Tennessee

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I doubt that a three-mile mud run fits everybody’s idea of family fun but there’s a more important race that we all run together. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged family, Mud Run, Pulaski TN, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

An Ancient Pleasure

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the very thing we anticipate turns out to be disappointment. Sometimes, it’s even better than we imagined! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arnett, family get-togethers, Hohenwald TN, Mud Run, Pulaski TN, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

Extra Innings & Birthday Traditions

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There are all kinds of ways to celebrate a sixteenth birthday; having your favorite baseball team win a playoff game for the first time in twenty-nine years has to be one of the best! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged birthdays, candles, Hunter Reed, Royals, sixteenth birthday, Wild Card game | Comments Off