Category Archives: Christian Living

A Strange Memorial

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

No matter how strange it may seem, I think doing a mud run was a perfect way to honor someone like my mother. Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Exercise, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged determination, honoring parents, mother, Mud Run, Ruby Arnett, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

When Nature Sings

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we’re a little too quick to think we’ve got a mystery of some sort demystified. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cow, explanations, faith and science, faith and understanding, mysteries, mystery, singing cows | Comments Off

Mark Phillips & The Last Ride

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, you don’t even realize the last time you do something. Other times, every detail is etched into memory. Continue reading →

Posted in College, Death & Dying, Relationships, Sports | Tagged ALS, Can-Am, Coach Phillips, coaching, Harley, influence, Lou Gehrig Disease, Mark Phillips, motorcycles, Naomi Phillips, pole vaulting, riding Harleys, track | Comments Off

Sowing the Seed

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A pasture project draws me deep into memories of my dad and my growing up. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Gardening, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Charlie Arnett, cultimulcher, imitation of God, imitation of parent, pasture, planting pasture, sowing grass, sowing seed, Todd County KY, working ground | Comments Off

The Glory of a Garden

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Do you get excited about seeing seeds sprout in a garden? I rather imagine that God takes similar delight in watching our spiritual growth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bearing fruit, garden, planting, pleasing God, seeds, spiritual growth, sprouting | Comments Off

The Best of the First

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Doc Arnett

What was it that made Abel’s sacrifice better than Cain’s? It wasn’t the meat… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a better sacrifice, Cain and Abel, faith, sacrifice | Comments Off

Gettin’ Old Ain’t Fer Sissies

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Thanks to an epidural steroid injection–and the grace of God–I can walk again without significant lumbar pain! Hallelujah! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged arthiritis, Charlie Arnett, chronic pain, Epidural Steroid Injection, pain, persistence, personality change, Ruby Arnett | Comments Off

A Reasonable Imitation

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Even if we can’t perfectly duplicate the example of Christ, hopefully we can get close enough that people recognize the pattern. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged architectural reproduction, column base, imitation of Christ, lathe, porch post, replication | Comments Off

Fresh Concrete Ain’t No Place for a Barefoot Contessa!

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Working fresh concrete while barefooted can sure help keep your shoes clean… but… there is a downside! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged alkaline burns, concrete, concrete barefoot, empathy, Golden Rule | Comments Off

Above the Void

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Once the foundations are destroyed, even concrete will collapse. Personality without character and culture without substance cannot endure. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, concrete, culture, decay, defects, foundation, rot, societal decline, termites | Comments Off