Monthly Archives: May 2018

So Many

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it intriguing that living on the same planet, dealing with the challenges of life, causes some people to wilt and others to flourish and grow stronger? Faith, hope and love… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on So Many

Of Paradox and Pleasure

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it amazing how something that happened years ago seems like yesterday and something last week seems years ago already? Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Of Paradox and Pleasure

Driving Through the Red

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When even the big rig drivers are pulling off the road, you know you’re driving in some intense rain. Of course, you should probably know that just from the intense rain! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Driving Through the Red

Beyond Common

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We need those special incidents that help us to be aware of others’ love for us and to be aware of our love for them. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Beyond Common

Warning: Contents Under Pressure

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Tending a beehive does have its risks but at least there’s the likelihood of a good payoff. Tending a cesspool? Not so much… Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Warning: Contents Under Pressure

A Reminder of Mystery

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Though we seldom embrace them with genuine joy, we need those times of testing… and the sincere and fervent prayers of others in order to endure those times! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Reminder of Mystery

A Change of Seasons

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

This explosion of green and growth around us reminds us that there is a season of refreshing… if we do not give up during the droughts of our lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Change of Seasons

Monday’s Prayer

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Not in the mood for prayer today? This might be just the one you need! (If not, go ahead and offer it up for someone else… like me!) Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Comments Off on Monday’s Prayer

Two Men Singing in the Dark

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes you look back at a moment and realize what a fine moment it was. Sometimes, you know during the moment… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Music, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Two Men Singing in the Dark

Hiking the Mountain

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sharing good memories and making new ones, being in a place of beauty with people you love… creature and creation in harmony… ahh, blessing! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Hiking the Mountain