Category Archives: Farming

The Pleasure of Pasture

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Like horses look forward to grazing in green pasture, we may delight in fellowship with the Spirit and feeding on God’s word. 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 →

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Sunsets & Horse Manure

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even when surrounded by decomposing horse manure, we can admire and appreciate the beauty of a sunset. Continue reading →

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A Mighty Fine View

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A spectacular view while shoveling composted horse manure… Continue reading →

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The Needs of Others

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A whole ton of knowing the needs of others isn’t as good as a pound of doing something about it. Continue reading →

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The Bright Side of Dark Stuff

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even something has drab and dreary as cleaning up manure has its up side: great compost for sale and tons of it! Continue reading →

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Of Fog and Mud

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Even in the barely melted muck of mud and snow, there is both promise and provision. Continue reading →

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Hard Frost

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Like frost melting from a metal gate on a cold but sunny morning, much of the kindness that we show carries no lasting trace… but is still worth doing. Continue reading →

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The Third Leaf

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A farmer gets very unexpected gas mileage from a new VW… and has on idea he’s getting help. But not from a divine source! Continue reading →

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A Touch of Fire

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A touch of fire singes the fringesOf the fraying edges of a cold gray dayIn the corner of Kansas. Thin bits of ice glaze the rails of the round penWhere the pair of geldings send steaming breathInto the last shredsOf … Continue reading →

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