Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Trigger Finger

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Getting an injection into the palm of your hand can be downright memorable… but might be really worth the pain. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Hospitals & Medical Care, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged ailments, attitude, getting older, gratitude, mortality, trigger finger | Comments Off

The Right Man for the Job

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

There’s some degree of skill involved in recognizing the talent of others. Sometimes, though, it’s quite obvious. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged art, artist, ceramic artist, ceramics, imagination, Kevin Burleson, skill, submission, talent | Comments Off

A Gentle Storm

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Doc Arnett

a sudden brilliant blaze of reflected sun
brings bursts of light from every trunk and stem, Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged I-29, northwest Missouri, snow, snowstorm, storm, winter | Comments Off

A Witness of Winter

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

In the calm aftermath of a windless snow, I am reminded that being still helps me know God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged be still and know, beauty of snow, calm, meditation, peace, quiet, snow, winter storm | Comments Off

Small Gift at the End of a Dark Day

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It reminded me, too, of how little it takes
to ease the darkness of a dismal day:
a friendly wave, a gentle smile, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cheering others, dark day, dreary days, encouragement, smile, sunset, wave, weather | Comments Off

Remembering Otis Morrow

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

His gentle dignity, thorough intelligence, sincere professionalism, and kind nature generated a remarkable impression. Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Profiles | Tagged Ark City, Arkansas City KS, community service, DJ Debra Morrow Ingram, Otis Morrow, Otis W. Morrow, Teri Morrow | Comments Off

Damar Hamlin: Game Suspended

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Doc Arnett

In the midst of just another game, the illusions of strength and athleticism suddenly morphed, and we were reminded once again how closely we walk to the chasm of calamity. Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged Damar Hamlin, heart attack, injury, MNF, Monday Night Football, mortality, Tee Higgins, tragedy | Comments Off

Leading on a Loose Rope

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When you see a loose loop hanging down between a horse and its handler, you know they’re in step together. Like being in step with the Spirit… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged horses, leading, leading on a loose rein, leading on a loose rope, submission, walking in step with the Spirit | Comments Off

Christmas Eve Morning ’22

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A harsh wind, a muted sunrise, a fiercely blue sky above broken clouds… and farm chores… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christmas Eve, cold weather, Doniphan County KS, feeding horses, harsh weather, horses, northeastern Kansas, snow, sunrise, winter | Comments Off

Coffee’s Missing Link

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it neat how something as ordinary as water is so useful in making something as wonderful as coffee? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, food, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, common, Holy Spirit, indwelling of the Spirit, mundane, ordinary, transformation, water | Comments Off