Monthly Archives: January 2017

Night Falls in the Flint Hills

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even in the dead of winter there is both beauty and the promise of growth beneath the surface… Continue reading →

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Footprints on the Sea

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

“When fighting dragons, we must be careful that we do not begin to grow scales…” Continue reading →

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A Dime’s Worth of Sunshine

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even on a long dreary day, there may be at least a moment worth seizing, an instant of what is good and beautiful. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Augusta KS, beauty, break in clouds, Butler County KS, prairie scene, rainy day, red ball sunset, sunset, sunshine | Comments Off

Obituaries

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Andy Schuler’s funeral reminded me that the most important parts of our life stories may not be included in our published obituaries. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Andrew Schuler, Andy Schuler, colleagues, funerals, Janice Stover, loss, memories, obituaries, sharing | Comments Off

A More Sophisticated Model

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Some folks got hammered by “Icegaddon” and others are grateful it missed them. Either way, I think there’s an element missing from their prediction models. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Relationships | Tagged changes, empathy, forecasts, ice storm, predictions, weather | Comments Off

The God of All Times

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

God is worthy of my praise, regardless of my circumstances. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged adoration of God, devotion, Names of God, praise, worship | Comments Off

Cold Feet

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Milking in an unheated milk shed when it’s thirty degrees below freezing isn’t a lot of fun… but there are lessons to be learned. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged cold, cold feet, cold weather, dairy, farm life, freezing, heater, milking, playing in the snow, snow, zero | Comments Off

Ancient Delights

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Life is filled with simple things, things by which we show others they are loved and remind ourselves that we love. These things are simple but not unimportant. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, dishes, love, routines, showing love, simple things, washing dishes | Comments Off

The Shroud

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it ain’t how smart ya are, it’s whether you notice things or not… some things take a closer look than others. Continue reading →

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Of Empathy and Experience

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the Lord has to put us into someone else’s place to put us into our place… experience can lead to empathy, if our hearts are open. Continue reading →

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