Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Sand and Sandals

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Lessons learned from wearing sandals in the wrong setting led to better choices for mud run footwear. And, sometimes, for choosing a different path. Continue reading →

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Something to Think About

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The power of positive thinking wasn’t a twentieth century notion; a Jewish tentmaker wrote about it nearly two thousand years ago. Continue reading →

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Harvest Rain

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The blessing of gentle rain, falling slowly on dry earth, brings refreshing and nourishing growth. As does receptive reading of the Scriptures. Continue reading →

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Morning Chores Under a Broken Sky

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I like the way the morning sky
bleeds through the branches…

A quiet beauty speaks peace and reminds me that we are called to peace… and to love. Continue reading →

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Second Thoughts

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Tackling a huge project leads to second thoughts… and gratitude that God never gives up on us! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corrosion, endurance, God's patience, He who begun a good work in you, patience, removing old paint, repainting, repairing horse trailer, rusted metal | Comments Off

Repairing and repainting a horse trailer takes a lot of work! And it’s critical to properly repair any damaged or rusted areas before painting. Similar to the work of rebuilding a life… Continue reading →

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Tough Transitions

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

While I don’t know of a good way to lose a loved one to death, some are certainly worse than others. In all cases, God’s grace and mercy sustain us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cancer, comfort, death, dying, faith, grief, hope, life, loss, love, protracted suffering, tragedy, trauma | Comments Off

Thriving on the Dung Pile

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Weeds growing on a dry muck heap develop impressive roots systems to not just survive, but thrive.

God can turn manure into humus… Continue reading →

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A Mid-Summer’s Memory

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The eruption of pastel trumpets on long slender tubes of green reminds me of my father’s passing, sixteen years ago. Continue reading →

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Of Mud and Thunder

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Transplanting small clumps of grass with a thunderstorm approaching triggers reflections on the need for strong roots in true sustenance. Continue reading →

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