Monthly Archives: June 2023

Prayers and Fritters

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Doc Arnett

An unexpected bit of sharing with a stranger at a Casey’s pastry cabinet brings a sense of strong connection. Continue reading →

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Tough Job

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Getting old, corroded metal parts pulled apart is hard work. So is letting go of powerful addictions. But… both are possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged addiction, bad habits, corrosion, Holy Spirit, liberation, old equipment, old hay rake, penetrating oil, repentance, sin, stuck parts, working on hay rake | Comments Off

The Bosom of Abraham

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even after the words and hugs of loved ones have faded into memory, Jesus and the Spirit continue to comfort us in our deepest losses. Continue reading →

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Nightfire and Sunrise

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The slow colors of a low fire, a light breeze, and time shared with someone you love… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fire, marriage, patio, Randa Arnett, sunrise | Comments Off

Of Pain and Comfort

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Surely, the loss of losing a loved spouse must rank among life’s greatest heartaches. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged brain cancer, cancer, death of parent, death of spouse, death of wife, grief, Kurt Legleiter, loss, Stephanie Legleiter | Comments Off

Planting in the Hard Places

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Doc Arnett

An old parking lot seems an unlikely spot for a tomatoe garden… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged challenges, garden, gravelly soil, obstacles, planting, planting in tough places, rocky dirt, tomatoes | Comments Off

Mowing Pasture

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Doc Arnett

What looks like nothing but weed infested pasture could be abundant hayfield… given enough work and God’s blessing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged brome, bushhog, bushhogging pasture, hay, mowing pasture, regeneration, rehabilitation, sumac, weeds | Comments Off

The Rebuke of a Wise Person

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know anyone who enjoys criticism but the wise learn how to benefit from it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged criticism, Donald Cruikshank, feedback, improvement, offense, Ohio State University, response to criticism, sensitivity, teacher education | Comments Off

Leaning Toward the Leading

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Learning to listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit has always brought me peace and fulfillment. Continue reading →

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Quiet Waters

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The unbroken reflections of a small river at dusk speak of peace, serenity, and a loving God. Continue reading →

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