Category Archives: Christian Living

A Good Hike, Unruined

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Doc Arnett

It is a good habit in life to refuse to let disappointment ruin good experiences. Continue reading →

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Tough Plantings

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Does planting tomatoes in a parking lot prove I’m desperate or determined? Or just dumber than a cracked rock? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged challlenges, digging holes, garden, obstacles, rewards, tomatoes | Comments Off

Improving the Foundation

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Just in case you’ve ever wondered: stuffing insulation into a big hole does not properly repair a broken foundation! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged foundation, insulation, old houses, repairing foundation, solid foundation | Comments Off

Blooms After the Freeze

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Although the hard freeze killed the tomato plants, the peach tree still managed some fresh blooms! Hope and healing can follow disappointment. Continue reading →

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The Angel Bump

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Ever have a bit of unexpected help at just the right time? That’s the “angel bump!” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged angels, divine help, divine intervention, drain line, pipes, PVC | 1 Comment

Intentional Thoughts

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

A few days of warmer weather can make dull the memory of bitter nights. Rehearsing the good can cause the bad to fade away… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, attitude, blessings, deliberate thinking, focus, gratitude, intentional thinking | Comments Off

Talking Toward the Darkness

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Deep conversation with good friends always seems to make even the darkest times a bit brighter. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, friends, problems, sharing, talking | Comments Off

Things of Glory, Things of Grandeur

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I think that perhaps the beauty of a gentle spirit rivals the glories of nature. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, gentleness, grace, soft touch, virtue | Comments Off

A New Beginning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Replacing an old corroded sewer line requires a lot of hard work. Getting a new heart and a new spirit takes a miracle! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corrosion, drain problems, new drain line, new heart, new spirit, old pipes, renewal, replacing old drain, sewer line | Comments Off

Stronger than Cast Iron

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Cast iron is mighty strong. So is corrosion. Thankfully, we’ve been given some things stronger than both! Continue reading →

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