Tag Archives: faith

Academic Retreat

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in intellectual settings, it is the caring for one another that matters most and helps us focus together on the work that we share. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged academic retreat, caring, colleagues, Cowley College, faith, prayer, trusting God | Comments Off

So Many

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it intriguing that living on the same planet, dealing with the challenges of life, causes some people to wilt and others to flourish and grow stronger? Faith, hope and love… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, choice, faith, helping, hope, lifting others burdens, love, sharing, strength | Comments Off

A Reminder of Mystery

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Though we seldom embrace them with genuine joy, we need those times of testing… and the sincere and fervent prayers of others in order to endure those times! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged enduring trials, faith, holding on, holding on to faith, hope, love, testing, trial | Comments Off

Observations in Extra Innings

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even an old cliche can hold powerful truth… and a baseball game can have a larger meaning. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged appearances, baseball, confidence, extra innings, faith, hope, Kansas City Royals, outcome, Royals, self-confidence | Comments Off

Prayer from the Heart of Prairie Country

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What hope we hold for spring!
What desire for winter’s green promise,
the yielding of frozen earth to warming winds Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged doubt, drought, faith, hope, prairie, rain, ranching, spring | Comments Off

Beyond Fire and Pain

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when I cannot fathom the present moment, I will trust the coming hours to him who holds all things. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged endurance, faith, fire, God's will, hope, loss, love, peace, submission, trusting God, wisdom | Comments Off

In the Face of Disturbing News

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the space of the unknown, there is room for sowing seeds of doubt… or of faith. I know which one has a better yield. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad news, doubt, faith, fear, God at work for the good, God's care, hope, promise, reassurance | Comments Off

A Reminder of Hope and Light on a January Morning

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in the chilling gray of winter, there is Light and warmth in God’s quiet Presence. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, darkness, depression, faith, God's presence, gray, hope, light, reassurance, winter | 1 Comment

Invocation & Benediction

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Doc Arnett

May you be blessed in both the beginning and ending of this day that the Lord has made! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, comfort, faith, forgiveness, Holy Spirit, hope, love, morning prayer, peace | Comments Off

A Cup of Cold Water

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It is all the things of life– highs and lows and the miles in between both–that shape us into who we are… and who we are becoming. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged darkness, doubt, emotional swings, faith, highs and lows, life, mountain top, valley | Comments Off