Tag Archives: fire

Sixth Annual Cider & Fireside Chatauqua

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Four men sit around a fire on an autumn evening, sharing thoughts and perceptions about things that matter… in this world and in the world to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged chatauqua, conversation, fire, flame, iron sharpening iron, men, metaphor, Relationships, sharing, Spirit, talking | Comments Off

Burning Brush in August

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Standing close to a burning brush pile on a blazing hot day may make you feel cooler when you walk away, but it’s still a blazing hot day. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged abnormal, abuse, adaptation, brush pile, character, enabler, endurance, escape, fire, heat index, heat stroke, hot, misery, normal, perspective, summer, toxic relationships | Comments Off

Burning the Brush Pile

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes behavior that seems quite strange–like burning brush on a really hot day in July–makes complete sense when we know why. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged brush pile, burning brush, fire, horses, love, nature, protecting others, protection, strange things, trees, understanding others, wilted leaves | Comments Off

Burn Ban

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Whatever keeps us from doing a bad thing, is a good thing. Continue reading →

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Nightfire and Sunrise

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The slow colors of a low fire, a light breeze, and time shared with someone you love… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fire, marriage, patio, Randa Arnett, sunrise | Comments Off

An Ancient Longing

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Doc Arnett

There is something deeply satisfying about burning pasture, something powerful and primeval. And… a bit risky… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning pasture, controlling fire, danger, fire, risk | 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

Of Sparks and Embers and Raging Winds

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A burnt yard, scorched deck and losing a few sections of fence is nothing compared to having your home burned to the ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged destruction, fire, fire department, house fire, Jimmie Moreland, Lisa Moreland, loss, Matt Moreland, Pat Moreland, prairie fire, wildfire, wind | Comments Off

Of Fire and Ice

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes a thing that is a curse to some is a blessing to others. Like when a winter storm relieves the threat of wildfire… Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fire, grass fire, ice, prairie fire, rain, sleet, wildfire, winter storm | Comments Off

A Romantic Evening

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Two glasses of elderberry mead, two lounge chairs and a warm fire in the chiminea. Pure romance. Until the wind shows up… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caution, chiminea, fire, Kansas, Red Flag warning, romance, romantic evening | Comments Off