Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

California Dreaming

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps it would be a good thing if we expected ourselves to be missionaries of comfort and blessing to others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged 60's songs, blessing others, comfort, Mamas and Papas, singing | Comments Off

Bucket List

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I have a bad habit of leaving water running while I go do something else “real quick.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged filling bucket, forgetfulness, overfill, overflow, self-deception, water, water bucket | Comments Off

The Road You Are On

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Nearly every road I’ve traveled has taken me right where I was headed. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged destination, final destination, folksy, getting lost, road, traveling, wrong turn | Comments Off

First Efforts

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Practicing something as “simple” as driving a nail makes a big difference. Practice in forgiving, turning the other cheek, and returning good for evil also brings improvement. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged carpentry, drywall, hammering, practice, proficiency, sheetrock | Comments Off

A Particular Moment

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

When you’re on the lookout for opportunities to do good, they usually show up! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged decency, forgiveness, kindness, opportunity, sunshine | Comments Off

Unseen Witnesses

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Some of the most powerful statements we make are when we forget that anyone else is listening. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, eavesdropping, example, overheard | Comments Off

More Than Incidental Drift

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I reckon anyone who grew up in an old, cold house has a great appreciation for a good fireplace. Being reasonably close to warmth is a mighty fine thing on a cold day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged closeness to God, cold, cold house, farm house, fellowship with God, fireplace, heat, old house, Todd County KY, west Kentucky, winter | Comments Off

A Winter’s Wondering

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Just about every winter since I was a little kid, I’ve wondered what it would be like to freeze to death. Hope I never find out! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged freezing, freezing to death, live again, resurrection, winter | Comments Off

February Feeding in Northern Kansas

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A twenty percent chance of freezing rain has left a slight gray glaze on this February morning… Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caution, danger, dangerous situations, falling, feeding horses, horses, ice, slippery | Comments Off

Reflections from My Seventh Decade

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Nearing the end of my seventh decade, I am even more amazed by the abundance of evidence that depends my faith. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, belief, evidence of God, friends, testimony, witness | Comments Off