Monthly Archives: January 2024

Clear Skies and Fresh Coffee

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Our habit of gratitude should never be dependent on our ability to perceive our own benefit. Continue reading →

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I Have Seen Love

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

I have seen love a thousand ways
in a thousand places,
and yet every time I see it,
believe I have glimpsed the face of God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged God, God is love, hands, love, lovers, Music, parents, work | Comments Off

Of Fog and Mud

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even in the barely melted muck of mud and snow, there is both promise and provision. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged affliction, beauty, fog, melting snow, muck, mud, providence, provision, winter thaw | Comments Off

The Bitter Storms

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The longer I have lived the more I am convinced that it is not time that heals. It is, rather, the blending of choice and grace, a sort of submissive seeking of healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cold, comfort, grief, healing, snow, winter, winter storms | Comments Off

Fiddling toward Heaven

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Whether you call it a fiddle or a violin, it’s a mighty fine instrument. In the right hands, that is! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Music, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged Albert Bazzell, Bill Jolliff, Elizabeth Pitcairn, fiddle, folk music, Pap Bazzell, Terry Brock, violin, Will Gladhart, William Jolliff | Comments Off

Keeping Good Company

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Doc Arnett

No matter how rough things get in life, our boat–if we’re with Jesus–is not going down. We might get wet, but we ain’t going to drown! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged christianity, faith, Jesus, Jesus in the storm, Jesus sleeping in the boat, miracles, peace, storm, trusting Jesus | Comments Off

Storm in the Forecast

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Do what you can, don’t be an idiot, and leave the rest of it up to God. Whether you’re talking about the weather or the end of the world as we know it! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coping, power outage, snow, snow storm, trust God, winter storm | Comments Off

Everything That Breathes

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Doc Arnett

If we have breath, we have both reason and capacity to praise the Lord. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Music, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged a capella, praise and worship, praise God, private worship, singing, west Kentucky | Comments Off