Monthly Archives: August 2017

Slip Sliding Away

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the Spirit has to let us slide sideways to remind us to stay in step with Him; and so we don’t end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard… (Paul Simon) Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ark City KS, driving, driving in rain, driving in storm, Holy Spirit, in step with the Spirit, Paul Simon, Ponca City OK, rain storm, storm, walking with the Spirit | Comments Off

Through the Panes

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes trying to comfort a crying teenager can be a risky choice. Not trying might not be a good choice, either… Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged caring, college student, compassion, Cowley College, grief, strangers | Comments Off

In Memoriam: Sandra Sue Woodworth

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Filled with friends and family, the calm elegance and dignity of the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary seemed to me the perfect place to honor Susie’s life. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas City, First Presbyterian Church, funeral, Jancye Sturd, John Sturd, Lee Ann Sturd, Sandra Sue Woodworth, Susie Woodworth | Comments Off

The Midnight Climber

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Turns out that sometimes a rather inconvenient time is the exactly right time to take care of a problem… or two… Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged climbing up on the roof, dripping water, furnace vent leak, midnight maintenance, rain, roof leak, roof patch, working in the rain | Comments Off

A Greater Grace

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

To show mercy and seek good for someone who has done you great harm: this is what it means to follow Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged forgiveness, grace, love your enemies, mercy, return good for evil | Comments Off

A Greater Sharing

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The depth of our relationships is formed by the depth of our sharing. In both tears and laughter, we grow closer to each other… and to our Savior. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accident, Arkansas City KS, caring, death, First Assembly of God, First Assembly of God Ark City, grief, James Newman, John Sturd, joy, Mimi, seed money, sharing, special collection, tragedy | Comments Off

Coffee with Neil

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

What’s even better than a cool morning after a hot dry spell? Sharing it with a good friend! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, Doniphan County, friends, heat, hot weather, Neil Clarkson, northeast Kansas, outdoors, refreshing | Comments Off

Keeping It Straight

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even something as simple as mowing a pasture goes better when we keep focused on the destination… or the goal, if you please. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged destination, focus, goals, keeping fixed on the goals, mowing pasture, progress | Comments Off