Tag Archives: Doniphan County

A Moment of Seeing

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even though brief, the illumination of long slants of early sun provides vision that lasts throughout the day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dawn, Doniphan County, Doniphan County KS, farm scene, fox, morning, the golden hour | Leave a comment

Coffee with Neil

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

What’s even better than a cool morning after a hot dry spell? Sharing it with a good friend! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, Doniphan County, friends, heat, hot weather, Neil Clarkson, northeast Kansas, outdoors, refreshing | Comments Off

Women Leaders in the Church

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even in the most conservative churches across America, and in the most Christ-like ways, women are leading… by example. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Betty Jo Gore, Betty Sharp, church, Doniphan County, female leaders, flea market, Kim Whitsell, New Life Church, northeast Kansas, rummage sale, Sharon Ruhnke, Sparks KS, Troy KS, Wathena KS, White CLoud KS, women leaders in the church | Comments Off

Rolling With the Flow

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Like the moods of an aggressive bipolar bear, extremes seldom make for a good combination. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adjusting, coping, crops, Doniphan County, facing life, Kansas, rain | Comments Off

Beer for Prayers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I made up some little cards that made a pretty simple offer: identify someone you know who needs prayer and we’ll give you a free beer. And… we’ll pray for your friend. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bar church, beer, Doniphan County, Ernie's Bar and Grill, Highland KS, ministry, outreach, prayers | Comments Off

A Hint of Autumn Comes to Doniphan County

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The ridge beyond the ridge
barely shows in its darker tinge
against the fringe of smooth slate
that waits for the breaking of day Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, brome, corn, crops, dawn, Doniphan County, fall, fog, hay, Kansas, mist, morning, northeast Kansas, scenery, soybeans, Wolf River | Comments Off

Cool Risings

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A few cows move through the mist of morning
in the pasture beyond the highway.
Heavy dew has formed on the thick grass,
leaving a dull silvery look. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cows, Doniphan County, fog, heavy dew, Kansas, mist, morning | 1 Comment

Autumn on a Misty Morning

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Doc Arnett

A dozen shades of prairie grass
cast their colors
between the bare tans of dirt Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, autumn in Kansas, Doniphan County, fall, fall colors, farming, fields, Highway 36, Kansas, prairie grass, Wolf River | Comments Off

I guess it might be a bit presumptuous to say the Lord was thinking of little boys when He made creeks. I think it would be fair, though, to say that there’s little else like a creek when it comes to entertaining a boy. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Blair, Blair Kansas, creek, Doniphan County, grandchildren, grandparents, growing up, having fun, kids, mud fight, Randolph Creek, summer, summer fun | Comments Off

Stamina

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Doc Arnett

On a Friday afternoon in June, preparing for the Warrior Dash, I pull on my running togs and head out the door. It is cloudy with no wind, two factors that are definitely in my favor, at least for the short term. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Blair, Doniphan County, endurance, jogging, Kansas, preparation, running, spiritual endurance, stamina, Warrior Dash | Comments Off