Tag Archives: death

Mists Across the Valley

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Doc Arnett

Sad news on a rainy day gives way to a brief interlude of beauty in mid-afternoon. Rising mists after a storm lead to the forming reminder of God’s grace and the intercession of the Spirit with “groanings too deep for words.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, Christ, comfort, creek, death, Donna Ganger, faith, fog, grief, hope, intercession of the Spirit, Jesus, mist, mourning, murder, nature, Peter's Creek, Renee Good, sadness, tragedy, woods | Leave a comment

The Farrier’s Passing

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Doc Arnett

In the twilight shadows below a great cottonwood tree, we fed the horses and remembered the farrier who had tended to their feet for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Farming, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged autumn, cancer, death, dying, farrier, feeding horses, horse, horses, Lewis Johnson, moon, moonlight, moonrise, ranching, trees | Comments Off

Tough Transitions

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

While I don’t know of a good way to lose a loved one to death, some are certainly worse than others. In all cases, God’s grace and mercy sustain us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cancer, comfort, death, dying, faith, grief, hope, life, loss, love, protracted suffering, tragedy, trauma | Comments Off

A Mid-Summer’s Memory

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The eruption of pastel trumpets on long slender tubes of green reminds me of my father’s passing, sixteen years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Farming, Gardening, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged casket, Charlie Arnett, death, dying, farming, flowers, gardening, life, Nakes Ladies, shrine, Surprise Lilies, tribute | Comments Off

On Seeing Michael McCain for the First Time in Twenty-four Years

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Doc Arnett

He finishes parking his carAs I swing into the space beside himIn Don Senor’s parking lot. We trade one-armed man hugsAnd go inside to a booth near the back. It was hard to watch and hard to not see The … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged death, faith, grief, loss, old friends, separation, sorrow | Comments Off

Song for Greg*

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Lord as we face this dark hour, May your fierce love and awesome power Lead us gently along the way, With every step, through every day. Lord as we face this long night, May your own Spirit give us light. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged comfort, death, dying, friends, God's grace, Greg Boos, prayer, prayer for comfort, song | Comments Off

Love That Lasts Beyond All Passings

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Doc Arnett

As the night’s get cooler and cooler, we know that frost will be here sooner than we want. But for those who revere the Lord, there is love that lasts beyond all passings. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged death, eternity, flowers, God's love, hope, seasons | Comments Off

On the Morn of Crucifixion

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the black shadows of the longest night,
when all of love and might seemed turned to naught,
it seemed that even angels dared not speak Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged betrayal, Christ, crucifixion, death, Good Friday, hope, Jesus, resurrection | Comments Off

To Lie Down Weary

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are many fine things in this world; a good night’s rest is among the finest! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, blessings, death, end of life, eternity, life | Comments Off

A Greater Sharing

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The depth of our relationships is formed by the depth of our sharing. In both tears and laughter, we grow closer to each other… and to our Savior. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accident, Arkansas City KS, caring, death, First Assembly of God, First Assembly of God Ark City, grief, James Newman, John Sturd, joy, Mimi, seed money, sharing, special collection, tragedy | Comments Off