Monthly Archives: December 2014

Turnabout

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Does it just really bug you to see some spoiled brat out in public? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold front, feeding horses, jealousy, spoiled kids, spoiling, unseasonably mild weather, weather | Comments Off

Green Pastures

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever felt as happy as a horse in new pasture? Well, good for you!! Could others tell? Then, double-good! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, celebration, gratitude, horse grazing, horse running, horses, joy, pasture | Comments Off

Fools and Angels

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

When we decide between faith and fear, we not only choose our journey, we also choose our destination. Continue reading →

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Failure Is an Oxymoron

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We often take too much blame and sometimes take too much credit. As long as we are faithful to our calling, failure is impossible. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged effort, failure, fruit, humility, motivation, outcomes, success | Comments Off

Patience, Determination & Humiliation

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I’m sure there are things worse than public humiliation; give me a while and I’ll remember what some of them are. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged church, determination, discouragement, failure, God's will, humiliation, humility, pastor, people leaving church, preaching, public shame | Comments Off

Laying Out the Fleece

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

You ever have that situation when you’d really like to know which direction you should go? Yeah, me, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Gideon, Gideon and the fleece, looking for divine guidance, seeking direction, sign from God, signs | Comments Off

Choices & Challenges

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Life isn’t fair, bad stuff happens, some of it hurts, pray hard and remember others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged challenges, choices, divorce, family court, grandson, hospital, judges, sick grandchild | Comments Off

Morning Rising

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even on days when morning clouds block the sunrise, we should hold fast to hope and know that our lives depend on something more sure than the weather. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, dawn, faith, hope, optimism, outlook, sunrise, weather | Comments Off

Again

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The delight of a grandchild on my lap is one of the blessings of the holidays. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged games, grand-daughter, grandchildren, grandfather, holidays, playing, sitting on lap | Comments Off