Monthly Archives: August 2016

Through Storm and Drought

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Doc Arnett

The same rains that feed crops and livestock may also bring floods and devastation. There is both threat and beauty in the storms. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged drought, Flint Hills, gratitude, livestock, rain, storms | Comments Off

Above the Stench, Beyond the Sting

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Even in the stench that comes after a flood, acts of love and compassion bring a divine soothing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Relationships | Tagged cleanup, flash flood, flood cleanup, flooding, helping others, Mulvane KS, sharing | Comments Off

Special Company

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

As wonderful as a cool morning in August is, there is something even more refreshing… Continue reading →

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Faith and Action

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it’s acceptance, sometimes it’s hope, sometimes it’s anger… whatever it takes to move us forward as long as we move in a good direction… Continue reading →

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Sunny Side Up

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not so important whether the glass is half-full or half-empty… at least the glass is not broken! Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, beauty, complaining, focus, griping, misery, optimism, positiveness, self-pity | Comments Off

Lessons from the Past

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Accountability combined with appreciation and leadership molded by integrity are pretty good principles for principals… and the rest of us, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged alternative school, Kyle Bachman, Larry Daly, leadership, learning, Lory Bush, Sally Johnson, Scott County Alternative School, Scott County KY, values | Comments Off

Stronger Than Drought

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Knowing when the time is right and when it is not requires great wisdom… and a bit of common sense. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged ambition, discretion, drought, mowing, sowing grass, timing, wisdom | Comments Off

Today’s Menu of Choices

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I can have a really miserable day today… or a really good day… that all depends on the choices I make, starting right now… Continue reading →

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Oil Change

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

It takes a certain degree of talent, skill and ambition to escalate a simple oil change into this level of complications. Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accidents, auto maintenance, changing oil, changing your own oil, handyman, mess, oil change | Comments Off