Category Archives: Nature

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 , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Be Still and Know

Love Like Gentle Rain

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

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

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Love Like Gentle Rain

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Good Hike, Unruined

Tough Plantings

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Does planting tomatoes in a parking lot prove I’m desperate or determined? Or just dumber than a cracked rock? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Tough Plantings

The First Warm Evening of Spring

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Doc Arnett

A warm evening, good chili, a nice dog, a woman you love and a full moon… ahh, life is good. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on The First Warm Evening of Spring

Blooms After the Freeze

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Although the hard freeze killed the tomato plants, the peach tree still managed some fresh blooms! Hope and healing can follow disappointment. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Blooms After the Freeze

Things of Glory, Things of Grandeur

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I think that perhaps the beauty of a gentle spirit rivals the glories of nature. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Things of Glory, Things of Grandeur

Common Sense & Providence

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Even during a blizzard, making good choices is better than having an extra coat. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Common Sense & Providence