Category Archives: Poetic Contemplations

The Silence of an Entry Home

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Jeremiah has left for a whilelate in a Lord’s Day morning,taking Amos and Isla with him. Misty has taken Miah and tiny Ellisto go over to another daughter-in-law’s house for some professional baby pictures. I am left here alone for … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Shaping

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It takes greater strength–and blessing–to be a child of God than a man of the world. Continue reading →

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The Sun Is Still Shining

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

We would do well to avoid allowing our immediate surroundings and circumstances to shape our view of the Eternal One. Continue reading →

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Restless in Kansas

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a still night, the ache of chronic pain, and a friend’s cancer diagnosis: all part of this life that I love. Continue reading →

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Of Rocks and Ripples

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

As a kid, I used to be fascinated by the water the ripples would spread across a small pond when I tossed a rock into the water. Continue reading →

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The Richest Green

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Each season yields its cost and its beauty until all of Earth’s duty is done. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged beauty of nature, duty, farming, fruit, garden, green, harvest, planting, seasons, seed, spring, work | Comments Off

A Bit That Fits

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Careful observation and observant caring can often help all involved to have a better experience. Continue reading →

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Sifting through the Ashes

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Old bits of rusted metal are drawn from the ashes of a burn pile like sinners are drawn to Christ. Continue reading →

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Evening Seminar at River Bluffs Brewery & Art Gallery

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A microbrewery might not be the expected location for a theological discussion… but it worked out just great! Continue reading →

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Just As I Am

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It has been nearly sixty years but I still recall the joy I felt when I was baptized in a small church in western Kentucky. Continue reading →

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