Monthly Archives: February 2018

Of Pain and Beauty

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even at the end of a long, tiring day, going a bit out of our way for beauty is well worth the effort. Continue reading →

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The Right Formula

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Doing a 35-mile bike ride without using a hydration formula proves to be a really bad idea! Like trying to endure life without relying on God’s strength… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike ride, Comforter, endurance, Flint Hills, God's strength, Holy Spirit, hydration formula, long bike ride, pain, recovery drink, weakness | Comments Off

Wichita Sunset

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even a slight bit of light at the end of a gray day has a way of making things seem better. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, Flint Hills, I-35, Kansas, plains, prairie, sunset, truth | Comments Off

The Deceit of Duty

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Unless we are deliberate and careful, precious time during visits from those we love and cherish may be stolen by a misleading sense of duty. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged choices, duty, hospitality, housework, time, visits | Comments Off

Planting the Harvest

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Watching a couple of unsuspecting young men find out they’re each getting $1000 scholarship: pretty fine way to start a week! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bev Frank, Cowley College, giving back, helping, Jet AirWerks, Keith Humphrey, Lena Spencer, Rama Peroo, scholarship, Tina Grillot | Comments Off

Riding the Loop

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A good change in the weather, opportunity for a sunset bike ride before the next storm… How do I not do that?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Exercise, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arkansas City KS, beauty, bike, bike riding, bypass, exercise, winter bike ride | Comments Off

Blessed & Afflicted

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Caring and devoted friends sure make a radical difference in helping us manage our afflictions… especially when we happen to be married to one of them! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged afflictions, appreciation, blessings, caring, cold, flu, gratitude, head cold, nursing, Randa Arnett, sickness | Comments Off