Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Unexpected Life

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It seems little short of a miracle that a “dead” branch could generate a green sprout a year after being cut up into firewood! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged broken branch, dry wood, life, new growth, regeneration, sprout, storm damage | Leave a comment

Guide, Guard, and Direct Us

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A greater level of maturity brings deeper appreciation to a prayer phrase I often heard growing up in western Kentucky. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged guidance, providence, protection, direction, God's care, cliches, familiar phrases | Leave a comment

The Deceit of Nostalgia

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Nostalgia makes an art form of selective memory and often distorts both the past and the present. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged distortion, good old days, memory, nostalgia, selective memory | Leave a comment

Reunion and Rejuvenation

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A reunion with a former student brings joy in learning of his continued journey and spiritual growth. Continue reading →

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Old Lou

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The death/disappearance of our old Border Collie from sixty years ago… still remembered. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Death & Dying, Family, Farming, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Border Collie, death of pet, dog, farm dog | Comments Off

Riding through a Kansas Spring

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Just as seed needs light, moisture, and warmth, we need faith, hope, and love to produce good fruit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Motorcycle, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged faith, farming, fellowship, Honda Shadow, hope, love, northeast Kansas, planting, spring | Comments Off

Good to You

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

No matter you face, embrace or chase today, I hope good for you. Continue reading →

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Rejoicin’ and Repentin’

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It is not always evidence of the Good Lord’s favor if my fields are greener than my neighbor’s. Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Hour

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

“Lord, when it comes our time to leave this earth, give us a peaceful hour in which to die.” Continue reading →

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Lord as we face this dark hour, May your fierce love and awesome power Lead us gently along the way, With every step, through every day. Lord as we face this long night, May your own Spirit give us light. … Continue reading →

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