Tag Archives: compassion

A Powerful Calling

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If we keep our eyes open and respond with love to the needs we see around us, we fulfill God’s calling in our lives… no matter where we are. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, compassion, giving to others, God's calling, healing, love, miracles, purpose, sharing | 2 Comments

Fresh in the Pan

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Last night as we were crossing the river headed back home from Saint Joe, we had a quite pleasant and completely unexpected little surprise. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aromas, chemicals, compassion, Elwood, kindness, Saint Joseph MO, smells, south Saint Joseph | Comments Off

The Un-Callused Christian

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is not crossing the “red line” of using chemical weapons that is the greatest danger to humanity and the world; it is the line between caring and not caring about the victims of all violence, whether personal or political. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, chemical weapons, compassion, indifference, love, military intervention, red line, refugees, Syria, violence | 1 Comment

At the Corner of Royal and St. Peter

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Doc Arnett

She stands in the street,
heat and humidity of a New Orleans afternoon,
flailing at her guitar and wailing her song.
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Posted in Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged begging, compassion, desperation, determination, faith, hope, musician, New Orleans, poverty, Royal Street, St. Peter Street, street performer | Comments Off

Walking the Olentangy on a Rainy Afternoon

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Doc Arnett

There are many who die

in this notion of nature’s balance,

unaltered by willful compassion,

the greater preying upon the lesser
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Posted in Christian Living, Death & Dying, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged balance of nature, compassion, Great Heron, meekness, Olentangy River, preying upon the weaker | Comments Off

In Step with the Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Faith in the face of adversity
Hope in the midst of despair
Love in response to hostility Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, compassion, faith, forgiveness, gentleness, grace, hope, mercy | Comments Off

Stray Cats

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Knowing that we sometimes scratch and claw and hiss at the very one trying to bless us, he reached down and lifted us to him anyway. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adoption, arrowheads, artifacts, cats, compassion, forgiveness, God's love, kittens, pets, puppies, son-in-law | Comments Off

Warm Comfort

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

But the call of love, the call of Christ, the call of service, often moves us beyond the comfortable. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold weather, compassion, love, mercy, ministry, needy, poor | Comments Off

Walking Blind

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The God Who Loves Us comes to us, kneels beside us and touches us in gentle compassion and lifts us up to walk again. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accidents, comfort, compassion, falling down, falling down the stairs, healing, injury, restoration | Comments Off