Category Archives: Christian Living

Worthy of Sacrifice

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Too cautious of commitment, we never know the fulfillment of purpose. Too impulsive, we find ourselves consumed by something unworthy of the sacrifice. Continue reading →

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Peace Beneath the Raging Waters

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even in the midst of loss, there is hope. Even in the midst of destruction, new lives are formed. Even in the flood, Living Water brings life. Continue reading →

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I Saw Jesus Sitting on a Storm Sewer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes all we can do is watch the ones we love walk through the storm of choices that they have made. Keep loving… and keep an umbrella handy. Continue reading →

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A Sweet and Lovely Fragrance

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love that sweet, wonderful smell of peony blooms? I think that’s pretty close to how The One Who Made Us reacts to sincere and simple prayers… Continue reading →

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Thinking About Thunder

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Doc Arnett

A slight roll of thunder during the night has got me wondering if what seems like faith might sometimes just be a blind indifference to things… Continue reading →

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When the Waters Go Back to the River

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When the spectacle of the flood gives way to the hard work of cleaning up, it is good to remember that our God can bring both beauty and blessing even from the muck. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adversity, aftermath, Arkansas River, Cowley County KS, flood, flooding, Kansas rains, mud, recovery, Walnut River | Comments Off

Faith More Powerful than Hostility

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I don’t have David’s confidence that “Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear.” But I am pretty sure things will work out in the long run… Continue reading →

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Bull-Ridin’ and Success

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Riding a bull takes a certain sort of courage but what makes a ranch–or most anything else–succeed is something else. Continue reading →

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There are many hard losses in this world; losing a baby has to be among the hardest. How critical in this the love of family, the caring of friends, the sharing of sorrow and the hope of resurrection. Continue reading →

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The Laughter of Old Men & Little Children

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not exactly what Jesus meant by “bring those kids to me” but at least making little children laugh doesn’t contradict the notion! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged entertaining small children, grandkids, laughter, little children, love, old men, playing with kids | Comments Off