Category Archives: Nature

Whatsoever Things Are Lovely…

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A tiny beginning list… Continue reading →

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Benediction

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A low glow of orange Shows between the two houses across the street As dusk and evening begin to meet. A long cloud stretches up Above the houses, Above the streets Above this small town And all that lies around … Continue reading →

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Night Travel in Central Kentucky

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Doc Arnett

I drive alone the curving, dipping, climbing miles Of this Bluegrass back roadIn the first full hour of the night’s full darkness. From time to time, above these painted lines,A full bright moon passes into viewIn the low eastern sky, … Continue reading →

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Kayaking at Wildcat

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It is the first day of July in Western Kentucky but it feels more like October:Beautiful blue skies with a few high white clouds,late afternoon temperature in the 70’s,and humidity remarkably low for this time of year. Two of my … Continue reading →

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Moonrise over Illinois

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Driving around St. Louis I notice the view of a nearly full moon rising above the city, the same shade of white as the light clouds caught in evening sun. As I turn south and leave the city behind me, … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Wildflowers

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Being pleasantly surprised by a hearty patch of volunteer wildflowers by our house makes the summer a bit brighter. Continue reading →

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The Sun Is Still Shining

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

We would do well to avoid allowing our immediate surroundings and circumstances to shape our view of the Eternal One. Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Iris

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Just as the bud shows little of the eventual glory and beauty of the iris blossom, we rarely comprehend the wonder of God’s plan for our lives. Continue reading →

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Restless in Kansas

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a still night, the ache of chronic pain, and a friend’s cancer diagnosis: all part of this life that I love. Continue reading →

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Of Rocks and Ripples

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

As a kid, I used to be fascinated by the water the ripples would spread across a small pond when I tossed a rock into the water. Continue reading →

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