Category Archives: Christian Living

Tree Huggers and Bold Sharings

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

An unexpected sharing from a stranger revealed a very unexpected source of calm and soothing fragrance. Continue reading →

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A Bit Short of the Peak

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If we wish to have a greater view, we must take a higher perspective… even if it’s a tough climb sometimes! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged climbing, Colorado, encouragement, hiking, Horsetooth Mountain, mountains, perspective | Comments Off

A Preliminary Eulogy

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Just in case no one has the time or inclination or just needs a starting place when it’s me lying in the flowers… Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Humor, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autobiography, eulogy, memoriam, memories | Comments Off

Ambience

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Watching folks stand around and visit together is kind of like watching the wind making waves on tall grass on the side of a sunny hill… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, friends, harmony, lingering, peace, talking, unity, visiting | Comments Off

Goodness Born of Tragedy

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Cowboys riding through water five feet deep, people wading to houses, truck drivers pushing through floodwaters… courage, love and unity… Continue reading →

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Message from the Passed

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever received a message from a dead person? I did this weekend! Continue reading →

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To Lie Down Weary

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are many fine things in this world; a good night’s rest is among the finest! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, blessings, death, end of life, eternity, life | Comments Off

Nature vs. Nature

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Regardless of how it’s couched, framed or stated, here’s what I have found: when I do good, I feel good; when I don’t, I don’t. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged God vs. Satan, good vs. evil, goodness, joy, patience, peace, philosophy, submission, vengeance | Comments Off

Social Experiment

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It can be a bit humbling to examine one’s own habits in light of a particular ethical principle… sometimes it’s just downright embarrassing! Continue reading →

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A Persistent Affliction

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It seems right near impossible to get caught up in the things of the world without adopting the world’s ways of handling conflict. Continue reading →

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