Monthly Archives: June 2017

Indentured Servants-Part I

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Kind of funny, isn’t it, how much easier it is to talk about being a servant in Bible class than it is to actually live it? Especially when you’re working for someone who doesn’t really seem to appreciate you… Continue reading →

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Of Sprouting and Growing

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Doc Arnett

We are not always meant to achieve our growth in the place where we are first planted… Continue reading →

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Stevie Nicks & The Old Rugged Cross

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A funeral playlist of fine old gospel and Stevie Nicks sure speaks of an interesting life, don’t you think? Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chris Hollon, condolences, Delmar Hollon, funeral, grief, Jamie Hollon, Linda Hollon, loss, sharing grief, Veterans Cemetery Winfield KS | Comments Off

An Odd Thing

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If a tiny cactus can somehow survive alone in a strange place, perhaps I should remember that God’s power and plan transcend temporary circumstances. Continue reading →

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Defensive Driving

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It is wise to be alert to the possibility that other drivers might do something unexpected; humility would suggest the same admission about ourselves… 🙂 Continue reading →

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Light Showers in the Area

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A bit of humor can help us get through a day… even when the joke is on us! Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dignity, KBOR, meetings, rain, soaked | Comments Off

Dark Dawn

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If we search with open hearts we can find beauty–and peace–even during the storms. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, peace, rain, rainy morning, storm | Comments Off

To Speak Among the Shadows

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There’s something very special about those long conversations with those who are both friend and family. Continue reading →

Posted in education, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning brush, conversation, embers, memories, painful memories, Sam Arnett, Samuel Allan Arnett, talking | Comments Off

Of Grain and Growing

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Unlike these great fields of wheat, we can bear fruit over and over again… if we do not give up on staying green and growing. Continue reading →

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