Category Archives: Sports

Mercy Triumphs over Judgment*

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I like B. J. Smith. I like him a lot. And that makes it much easier for me to desire mercy. And those who sow mercy will reap mercy. Whether they like B. J. or not… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged B. J. Smith, basketball, Doniphan County KS, felony, forgiveness, HCC women's basketball, Highland Community College, Jayhawk Conference, mercy, NJCAA, understanding, women's basketball | Comments Off

Better by Degrees

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

How muddy do you have to be when an old farm pond seems to offer improvement? Pretty darn muddy! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged clean, cleaning up, getting clean, Mud Run, muddy, pond, Rocky Hills Ranch, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Beyond Survival

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Doc Arnett

What strangers can’t see and even family members might not accurately perceive is the degree of determination. She would have fit right in with the pioneers who pushed their way through the Cumberland Gap a few generations ago. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Boone NC, cancer, cancer survival, celebration, Debee Arnett, dysfunctional family, Freeda Holladay, Mountaineer Mud Run, Mud Run, Olian Holladay, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, sarcoma, survival | Comments Off

Joy in the Mountains-Part II

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The starter, not wanting to burden some fit, well-prepared young group, tells me, “Just find a team of three people your age and run with them.” Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K, age, Boone NC, competing, conditioning, Debee Arnett, endurance, Freeda Holladay, Harold Arnett, heaven, Mountaineer Mud Run, Mud Run, obstacle course, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, rest, training, youth | Comments Off

Mountaineer Mud Run

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

We are doing this to celebrate Freeda’s survival, to enjoy the blessings of family and to honor the memory of a man more inclined to deal with whatever life dished out rather than to sit around feeling sorry for himself. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Boone NC, Charlie Arnett, Debee Arnett, Freeda Holladay, Harold Arnett, Mountaineer Mud Run, Mud Run, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Preparing for the Race

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Nearing the fifth mile,
I feel that urging of the body,
the tiredness of legs and arms,
wanting me to ease up,
to be more sane, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged conditioning, cross country, muscles, obstacle runs, race preparation, racing, running, sweat, training, weight lifting, workouts | Comments Off

Grizzly Encounter

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Doc Arnett

They first saw the grizzly, upwind and upslope of them, from nearly a half-mile away. They knew right away it had seen them, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Alaskan, angels, bear attack, caribou, caribou hunting, close call, danger, deliverance, grizzly, grizzly encounter, hunting, rainbow | Comments Off

Brent Young, Rider for Christ

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Electrocution,
fibromyalgia,
divorce,
addictions,
disabilities,
and an even longer list
should someone want to twist
the meaning of his life
into the past fifty years
instead of the future. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged angels, bicycle, Brent Young, cycling, determination, faith, fibromyalgia, obstacles, riding bikes, testimony | 1 Comment

Biking for Jesus–Part II

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I think we who claim to follow Jesus find it really convenient to muse such questions philosophically and quite inconvenient to make the answers actually guide our behavior. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged biking, Brent Young, church, helping, hospitality, riding, riding bicycle, strangers | 2 Comments