Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Soft Flowers & Hard Frosts

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Desperate times call for desperate measures, even when it may make your neighbors laugh at you and shake their heads… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple blossoms, apple trees, freeze, frost, protecting plants, protection | Comments Off

Black Saturday

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Doc Arnett

How awful it must have been for Jesus’s disciples on the day after his death! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged crucifixion, death of Christ, disciples, fear, Jesus in the grave, Jesus in the tomb | Comments Off

No Other Way

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Thinking about the betrayal, the trials, the suffering, the sacrifice, the supreme love of God expressed in Christ… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged betrayal, cross, crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus, Passover, sacrifice | 1 Comment

Nocturnal Illumination

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Doc Arnett

In these times, waking up with a headache and soaked with sweat can sure get your mind racing! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, electric blanket, false alarm, fever, scare, symptoms | Comments Off

Return to Paradise, Again

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Doc Arnett

John Prine spent his life searching for and sharing truth, beauty and an irascible sense of humor through music. My life is better for having known and shared his music. Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Music, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, Drakesboro Church of Christ, Drakesboro KY, John Prine, pandemic | Comments Off

Praise in the Face of Troubles

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Job declared “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” As we face our own fears and resentments, let us remember that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, facing death, facing sickness, faith, fear, praise, praise God, trust, trusting God | Comments Off

An Ancient Longing

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Doc Arnett

There is something deeply satisfying about burning pasture, something powerful and primeval. And… a bit risky… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning pasture, controlling fire, danger, fire, risk | Comments Off

Can Compassion Survive a Virus?

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A pandemic, an old truck, and a guy pushing a bicycle on a cold morning… whaddayagonna do? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bike trouble, compassion, COVID-19, cyclist, Golden Rule, Good Samaritan, helping others, hitchhiker | Comments Off

Appropriate Measures

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Wasn’t a good idea to be drinking coffee in the kitchen with friends… so we moved out to the patio! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, drinking beer, friends, men, precautions, social distancing, visiting | Comments Off

Faith, Fear and Phobia

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A huge anticipation leads to disappointment. Lesson: walk in faith, show compassion to others, and do not put God to the test. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged common sense, COVID-19, faith, fear, health, pandemic, phobia, testing God | 2 Comments