Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Something Like the Feel of Silence

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Doc Arnett

The quiet stillness of an early summer morning seems a perfect setting for a cup of coffee and quiet reflection. Continue reading →

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Digging Deep

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Hand digging a hole six feet deep in sticky clay is a hard way to remember much of the most important work we do is never seen by others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged automatic waterer, clay, digging, Drinking Post, hard work, wet clay | Comments Off

The Straightening

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I remember watching, and sometimes helping, my father straighten up stalks of sweet corn that had been blown over by a storm. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged garden, rainbow, storm, storm damage, straightening corn, sweet corn, Todd County KY | Comments Off

Mark Phillips & The Last Ride

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, you don’t even realize the last time you do something. Other times, every detail is etched into memory. Continue reading →

Posted in College, Death & Dying, Relationships, Sports | Tagged ALS, Can-Am, Coach Phillips, coaching, Harley, influence, Lou Gehrig Disease, Mark Phillips, motorcycles, Naomi Phillips, pole vaulting, riding Harleys, track | Comments Off

Sowing the Seed

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A pasture project draws me deep into memories of my dad and my growing up. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Gardening, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Charlie Arnett, cultimulcher, imitation of God, imitation of parent, pasture, planting pasture, sowing grass, sowing seed, Todd County KY, working ground | Comments Off

The Glory of a Garden

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Do you get excited about seeing seeds sprout in a garden? I rather imagine that God takes similar delight in watching our spiritual growth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bearing fruit, garden, planting, pleasing God, seeds, spiritual growth, sprouting | Comments Off

The Best of the First

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Doc Arnett

What was it that made Abel’s sacrifice better than Cain’s? It wasn’t the meat… Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Old Ain’t Fer Sissies

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Thanks to an epidural steroid injection–and the grace of God–I can walk again without significant lumbar pain! Hallelujah! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged arthiritis, Charlie Arnett, chronic pain, Epidural Steroid Injection, pain, persistence, personality change, Ruby Arnett | Comments Off

A Reasonable Imitation

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Even if we can’t perfectly duplicate the example of Christ, hopefully we can get close enough that people recognize the pattern. Continue reading →

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In Between Storms

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Life’s timing doesn’t always coincide with our schedule so it’s important to do what we gotta do and then do what we wanna do. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adulting, after the storm, roof damage, roof repair, storm damage, unexpected | Comments Off