Tag Archives: COVID-19

Last Week of May, 2020

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Humility, courage and righteousness are powerful things; blessed are the peacemakers. Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, demonstrations, George Floyd, humility, justice, peacemakers, police, prejudice, race, racial tension, rascism, riots | Comments Off

Visiting Dorothy During the Plague of 2020

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Visiting through the screen of an open window and at least hearing a loved one’s voice is sure better than some of the other choices. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, Dorothy Dvorak, hospital, hospital visit, plains, southern Kansas, visiting sick | Comments Off

What Lives Within

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Times like this assault our emotions, put our convictions to the test, and tempt us to superficially judge other people. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, compassion, coronavirus, COVID-19, crisis, disaster | Comments Off

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

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