Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

The Brother We Never Knew

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Doc Arnett

My oldest brother lived only a few hours. For fifty years, he was un-named and lay in a tiny grave marked only by a small metal marker that said, “Arnett-Infant Son.” Continue reading →

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Black Sabbath-II

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A reflection on the hopelessness the disciples experienced on the day after the death of the Messiah… and before his promised resurrection. Continue reading →

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Tornado Warnings

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Having three sons and their families living in a small town with a report of “tornado on the ground” sure made my Papa Meter redline! Continue reading →

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The Two-Legged Turtle

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A little farm kid finds something unusual in a tiny pond and learns that good intentions don’t always lead to good results. Continue reading →

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The Intimate Love of God

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sixty seconds of comfort, encouragement; a reminder of God’s intimate knowledge and love. Continue reading →

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The Shadow of Abe Lincoln & Jeff Davis

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sorting through our own history should involve careful judgment and deliberate appreciation. Continue reading →

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Scam Alert

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A scammer hacked a friend’s Facebook account and suckered me for $500. Beware! Continue reading →

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Ancient Instruction

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Doc Arnett

For about as long as I can remember, I’ve thought of favoritism as something most likely to be shown to those who held some sort of advantage: wealth, familiarity, beauty. Continue reading →

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A Sunday Blessing

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Doc Arnett

May this bright Lord’s Day morning
Create a fresh forming in us all:

A renewed sense of grace
To face this day, this week, this life; Continue reading →

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Remembering West Kentucky, 1960

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Love moved in the toil and duty of callused hands that worked the land, fed families, mended clothes… Continue reading →

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