Category Archives: Nature

Reflections from My Seventh Decade

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Nearing the end of my seventh decade, I am even more amazed by the abundance of evidence that depends my faith. Continue reading →

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In Praise of Worship

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I have known many transcendent moments, experiences, and emotions but true, intimate, worship rises above all. Continue reading →

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Nursing and Cursing

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Doc Arnett

In a world of thorn and thistle, it takes more than wish and whistle to make a nice lawn. Or a good life. Continue reading →

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What Lies Beneath

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to trenches, lives and relationships, time often reveals whatever is not sufficiently solid to support what lies above. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cave, dirt, erosion, sewer line replacement, sinkhole, tamping dirt, trenching, washout | Comments Off

Praying for Summer Rain

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Doc Arnett

What kind of man prays for summer rain and then resents the thunder? Continue reading →

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Working in the Dark

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Doc Arnett

We can’t always know the full consequences of what we are doing but that is never a good excuse for not looking to see. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged erosion mat, grass, insomnia, landscaping, straw mat, working at night | Comments Off

A Gentle Dawning

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Doc Arnett

An unexpected coolness on a mid-July morning gives a welcome forming to this day the Lord has made. Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Early morning sun backlighting spring maple trees and making the lawn sparkle… Ah, God is good! Continue reading →

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Love Like Gentle Rain

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I love these days of gentle rain and soft showers… Continue reading →

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A Good Hike, Unruined

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Doc Arnett

It is a good habit in life to refuse to let disappointment ruin good experiences. Continue reading →

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