Category Archives: Christian Living

Neighbors in the Hood

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Guys out doing stuff on a Saturday morning, picking up the aftermath of a small windstorm, demonstrate that being a neighbor is a matter of choice, not circumstance. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged branches, caring, neighborhood, neighbors, small acts of kindness, wind, windstorm | Comments Off

In Times Such As These

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

To live with a rugged and determined gentleness, to forego the ways and weapons of the world, to truly follow the Christ is never easy… but is always worth it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged following jesus, forgiveness, gentleness, gospel, grace, politics, tolerance | Comments Off

Mo’ Drama (FaceApp)

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Looks like FaceApp is all the rage now… but, hey, I already know what I’m going to look like when I get old… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging, controversy, FaceApp, funny, Russia, worry | Comments Off

Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing others, do unto others, faith, grace, kindness, love, the Golden Rule | Comments Off

More Beautiful than the Flower

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

While the ornate bloom might be more impressive, even the most humble blossom that brings forth fruit is worthy of great appreciation. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, blooms, flowers, fruit, fruit of the Spirit, promise, vegetables | Comments Off

The Beauty of Courtesy

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even when you’re just mowing the grass, courtesy and consideration can help assure the safety of those passing by… Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged biking, consideration, courtesy, mowing, safety | Comments Off

Life, Labor and Little Green Tomatoes

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When it seems like things are pretty tough and we’re not making any progress, we should remember that even something as simple as tomatoes take some time… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged frustration, never give up, patience, persistence, stay with it, tomatoes | Comments Off

The Grand Glory of Small Wonders

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I reckon a kid can grow up without ever playing in a creek… but it sure seems like a shame to me for it to happen that way… Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creeks, frozen creek, playing on ice, walking on ice, wonder of nature | Comments Off

Watering the Thin Spots

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even what seems obvious is not what it obviously seems… empathy often requires a closer look at things. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appearances, empathy, grass, growing grass, judging others, patience with others, patience with ourselves, rain, reseeding, watering the lawn | Comments Off

Trimming the Hedges

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it’s just not safe for a woman to leave the house… especially if her husband decides that while she’s gone is a good time to trim the hedges… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged balance, hedges, hobbies, landscaping, trimming bushes, trimming hedges | 1 Comment