Monthly Archives: March 2015

Running on a Rainy Afternoon

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in the woods on a chilly, rainy afternoon in March brings unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged cross country, Great Horned Owl, owl, peace, running, serendipity, solace, training, woods | Comments Off

A Delicate Balance

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Doc Arnett

At what point does determination become stubbornness? Depends on who’s pointing, I reckon… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, chronic pain, dizziness, empathy, migraine, selfishness, sympathy, vertigo | Comments Off

Spring Training

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in mud may not be very glamorous but it’s rather effective training. There’s a lot of un-glamorous in life that’s good for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged creek, cross country, mud, mud runs, Rugged Maniacs, running in the mud, Tough Mudder, training, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Morning Illusion

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Ever see something that looked like the real thing turn out to be something else? Sometimes it’s just a mistake; sometimes it’s a MISTAKE! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cloud bank, clouds, dawn, deceit, deceitfulness of life, Doniphan County KS, illusion, reality, treasure in heaven | Comments Off

Beyond Sugar and Chocolate

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Yes, there is love that goes beyond sugar and chocolate… but sugar and chocolate are a real good start, don’t you think?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged candy, chocolate, food, food as sympathy, homemade chocolate candies, in-service, sharing, South, sugar | Comments Off

Mirror, Mirror, in My Desk

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the old days, love managed to find its way around the rules. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Betty Sharp, Dale Sharp, Doniphan County KS, falling in love, Golden Anniversary, old school, old schoolhouse, Randolph Creek, Randolph Road, wedding | Comments Off

Bored to Tears

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to pay attention when you’re actually interested in what’s going on? You know, like training, conversation, worship… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged boredom, conference, education, in-service, interesting, presentations, training | Comments Off

Groundhog Season

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Doc Arnett

That confounded groundhog may have another week of winter weather waiting for us but this week is spring, spring, spring! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, good times, good weather, groundhog, spring, weather forecast, winter, winter weather | Comments Off

Toward Home

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the beauty of our blessings, even in our peaceful moments, we can be thankful and yet remember the challenges that others face. Continue reading →

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Family Prayer

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Bound together in love and faith, a family faces a loved one’s uncertain future. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged faith, family members, healing, hospital, Mary Johnson, sickness, Vachel Murphy | Comments Off