Category Archives: Farming

Feeding After the Storm

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Evening has a special peace–and beauty–after a storm has passed. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged clouds, grass, locust tree, moon, storm, sunset | Comments Off

The One-Apple Orchard

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One apple sure isn’t much for an orchard… but it’s a start. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple, appreciation, caring, don't give up, fruit, orchard, perseverance | Comments Off

A Mind for Every Season

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Having to mow the yard every few days is part of the price for a bumper crop season but every season is right for helping others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a cup of cold water, attitude, drought, El Nino, flood, gratitude, mowing the yard, rain | Comments Off

A Passing Witness

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There’s something almost magical, certainly surreal, about an isolated storm that passes quickly and leaves the air fresh and clean. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, encounter with God, isolated storms, isolated thunderstorms, passing rain, rain, refreshing, summer storms, witness | Comments Off

Earth Day, 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s always a bit scary to see someone else take over something that we’ve loved and cared for. It’s plain painful to see them abuse it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged care, dairy, dairy farm, Earth Day, ecology, environment, farm, legacy, pride, ruined, stewardship, Todd County KY | Comments Off

Staying in Step

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Country music, an old wooden dance hall and a little old lady in Texas provide more than entertainment on a spring evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Farming, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country music, dancing, fun, Grist Mill Restaurant, Groene Hall, moving to the music, Sam Arnett, senior citizens, Texas | Comments Off

Renewal by Fire

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It seems strange that burning the old grass helps the new grass grow… there is something magic in the flames. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning grass, burning pasture, dead grass, grass, renewal, safe burning | Comments Off

Getting Rid of the Stink

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

As far back as I can remember I’ve had sort of a low-grade phobia about being sprayed by skunks. It was a well-formed fear, with lots of reinforcement. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged atonement, burial, Jesus, odor, redemption, relative, sacrifice, salvation, sin, skunk, skunk spray, Son of God, stench, stink | Comments Off

January’s Passing

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even memory seems dulled
by the constant cold;
did the snows start in November
or was it even before that
this year? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold, crescent moon, endurance, feeding horses, hope, moon, night, sky, winter | Comments Off

A Good Start

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Love may have a thousand voices and ten thousand expressions, but homemade biscuits are one of my favorites! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Family, Farming, Relationships | Tagged breakfast, cooking, food as love, good memories, growing up, homemade biscuits, mom, mother, wife | Comments Off