Category Archives: Sports

Slip Sliding Away

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If we’re going to let a Paul Simon song describe an afternoon climbing around the bluffs, we might want to be cautious in selecting a particular title. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bluffs, climbing, Cowley County KS, ravines, rock climbing, rocks | Comments Off

Margaritaville Syndrome

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Staying with a thing even when it’s not fun or easy anymore is a useful life skill. So is the humility that lets us know when our pain is our own damn fault. Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike ride, biking, choice, choices, cramping, determination, endurance, exhaustion, Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville, pain, persistence, soreness, stamina, stubbornness | Comments Off

Not the Easy Way Out

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In just about everything, it seems there must be an easier way. Sometimes, the easy way simply cannot take us where we want to go. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged against the wind, bike ride, biking, destination, determination, effort, riding, riding against the wind, taking the easy way out | Comments Off

When we remember that the goal is getting to the Other Side, we might consider that failing a particular obstacle is not actually failure, just re-direction to an alternate path to success. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged attitude, Conquer the Gauntlet, failure, limitations, mud, Mud Run, obstacle course, obstacle race, strength, success | Comments Off

The Trust Fall

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Which requires greater trust: putting your life in the hands of a skydiver or placing your eternal soul in someone else’s care? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged Army's Golden Knights, Golden Knights, Jon Garvey, jumping, Noel Watts, parachute, parachuting, Sam Arnett, skydiving, trust, trusting God, trusting Jesus | Comments Off

Observations in Extra Innings

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even an old cliche can hold powerful truth… and a baseball game can have a larger meaning. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged appearances, baseball, confidence, extra innings, faith, hope, Kansas City Royals, outcome, Royals, self-confidence | Comments Off

Spoke Van Winkle

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the part that’s sore isn’t the only part that needs some rest… Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike, biking, caring, concern, cycling, fatigue, rest, sleep, sore rear end, strangers | Comments Off

Of Tires, Tubes & Testings

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It’s not always easy to find the exact cause of a problem but it nearly always increases the probability of being able to fix it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike, bike riding, bike tire repair, fixing things, make it better, tire repair, wisdom | Comments Off

Long Ride after a Long Week

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It might not be for everyone, but a long bike ride after a long week of tragedy and stress was just the “rest” I needed. Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports, Work | Tagged bike ride, Cowley County, cycling, Dexter KS, escape, Grouse Creek, Grouse Creek Road, peace, tragedy | Comments Off

The Right Formula

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Doing a 35-mile bike ride without using a hydration formula proves to be a really bad idea! Like trying to endure life without relying on God’s strength… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike ride, Comforter, endurance, Flint Hills, God's strength, Holy Spirit, hydration formula, long bike ride, pain, recovery drink, weakness | Comments Off