Tag Archives: faith

Gritty Conversation

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A mundane conversation at a rock pile leads to conviction of the heart and inspiration. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Profiles, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering, Work | Tagged attitude, choice, conviction, faith, gratitude, gravel hauling, Mike Davis, tragedy | Comments Off

The Best of the First

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Doc Arnett

What was it that made Abel’s sacrifice better than Cain’s? It wasn’t the meat… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a better sacrifice, Cain and Abel, faith, sacrifice | Comments Off

Tough Scriptures-#1 Tough Times

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Do you celebrate the tough times? Insane, right? Uhmm… maybe not… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged faith, obedience, perseverance, pure joy, stamina, testing, tests, tough times, trials | Comments Off

Tub Time

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Doc Arnett

I love soaking in a tub of hot water… I love those times when I am so aware of God’s purpose and presence… and then, there are those other times… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged awareness, faith, God's leading, God's presence, presence of God, soaking in the tub, tough times | 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

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

In the Wake of Bitter News

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even in the aching numbness of loss, let us remember–and cherish–the amazing power of love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, faith, grief, hope, loss, love, Melissa Rogers Paton, sorrow | Comments Off

Of Dew and Rust and Renewal

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Never forget that though our faith may be hard-tested and hope sometimes seems to grow dim, it is in the trial that both are not only proved, but also improved! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dew, faith, hope, rust, strengthening, testing, trials, work | Comments Off

Itty Bitty Miracles

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

How big does a miracle have to be to be a miracle? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coincidence, faith, fraud, healing, miracles, skepticism | Comments Off

Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing others, do unto others, faith, grace, kindness, love, the Golden Rule | Comments Off