Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Where Two or More Are Gathered

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Small, private prayer meetings are powerful places to meet with the Lord. Continue reading →

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My Father’s Tools

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I have chosen not to work with some of the tools my father had; but am putting them to better use. Continue reading →

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Smoky Mornings

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

On a misty morning like this, With the low hills of northeast Kansas Caressed by fog and covered with dew, And the fresh new of a September morning Muted by such clouds as this, It is hard not to miss … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry | Tagged dark-fired tobacco, firing tobacco, fog, foggy morning, Kentucky, smoke, tobacco, west Kentucky, western Kentucky | Comments Off

Written in Stone

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the positive influence of others in our lives is obvious, sometimes not. In all cases, it’s good to be grateful. Continue reading →

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Thirty-Three Years & Counting

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A day of low-key-threes turned out to be a wonderful way to celebrate thirty-three years of marriage. Continue reading →

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Gritty Conversation

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A mundane conversation at a rock pile leads to conviction of the heart and inspiration. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Profiles, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering, Work | Tagged attitude, choice, conviction, faith, gratitude, gravel hauling, Mike Davis, tragedy | Comments Off

Networking

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Doc Arnett

People who love people are the loveliest people in the world. Continue reading →

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Waffles in Heaven?

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Doc Arnett

“… After all, much of Jesus’ ministry was done around a table!” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, food, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged influence, pancakes, ritual, Saturday morning, sharing food, sitting at table, students, tradition, waffles | Comments Off

The Glory of Transformation

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Doc Arnett

The emergence of an adult cicada from the locust shell is a thing of incredible beauty; so is our change in Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged change, cicada, fruit of the Spirit, locust, new life, old life, sin, transformation | Comments Off

Dance of the Monarchs

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Doc Arnett

… in a world where things as fragile as butterflies
fight as best they can… Continue reading →

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