Category Archives: Nature

Easy Alternatives

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we put up with what we have because it seems like too much work to change it. I might convince myself I’m being “tolerant” when really I’m just being lazy… Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corruption, grass, laziness, mowing grass, societal change, thistles, tolerance, water grass, weeds | Comments Off

Resting in the Shadows of the Moon

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sitting on the deck with the one you love, talking about things that matter and watching the moon–there are worse reasons for staying up late! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged closeness, eating on the deck, late supper, moon, talking, watching the moon | Comments Off

Here we are, smack dab in the middle of July, sitting in a string of triple digit heat index warnings, and it’s only sixty-two degrees this morning! Time to sit on the porch and drink coffee!! Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, coffee on the porch, cool morning, gratitude, take time to enjoy, thankful | Comments Off

More Beautiful than the Flower

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

While the ornate bloom might be more impressive, even the most humble blossom that brings forth fruit is worthy of great appreciation. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, blooms, flowers, fruit, fruit of the Spirit, promise, vegetables | Comments Off

Hard Rain and Bad Timing

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it just doesn’t matter how much effort we put into a thing. Bad timing and hard rain can wash away even our best efforts. Ain’t no reason to give up, though! Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged disappointment, lawn care, loss, planting grass, rain, reseeding, sowing grass, storm | Comments Off

Life, Labor and Little Green Tomatoes

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When it seems like things are pretty tough and we’re not making any progress, we should remember that even something as simple as tomatoes take some time… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged frustration, never give up, patience, persistence, stay with it, tomatoes | Comments Off

Hands of the Wind

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether in the gentle breezes of life or the soul-shaking storm, I believe that God is always forming us, always working for our good. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged all things work together, breeze, cyclone, God's hands, hands, peace, providence, storm, tornado, wind | Comments Off

A Peaceful End to a Stormy Day

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something hopeful about the light of a crescent moon breaking through a stormy sky… Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley County KS, crescent moon, flooding, moon, rain, storms, Strother Field | Comments Off

The Grand Glory of Small Wonders

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I reckon a kid can grow up without ever playing in a creek… but it sure seems like a shame to me for it to happen that way… Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creeks, frozen creek, playing on ice, walking on ice, wonder of nature | Comments Off

Worthy of Sacrifice

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Too cautious of commitment, we never know the fulfillment of purpose. Too impulsive, we find ourselves consumed by something unworthy of the sacrifice. Continue reading →

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