Tag Archives: fire

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

After the Burning

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A wonder of snow cannot erase the loss of wildfire but it does bring good moisture for the greening that follows. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning, Easter, fire, Kansas, Kansas wildfire, prairie fire, resurrection, sin, smoke, snow, wildfire | Comments Off

Not Playing, With Fire

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

We sometimes set fires that we cannot control. Always check the wind before lighting that match… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caution, fire, Flint Hills, grass fire, prairie, wildfire | Comments Off

Nightfire on an Early March Evening

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A calm ending of a windy day, a fire, my wife and time to talk… this is blessing! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged chiminea, conversation, couples, fire, fireplace, love, romance, tawny port | Comments Off

Old Burning New

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

like an old wound
nursed with bitterness,
lashing out to destroy
yet another blessing.
Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bitterness, burning brush, embers, fire, hope, smolder | Comments Off

With a big pile of branches at the bottom of the hill, six inches of snow on the ground, the temperature hovering around the freezing mark and no wind in the forecast, I thought Saturday evening would be the perfect time for a little family get together. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bonfire, family get-togethers, fire, grandkids, hot dog roast, smores, weiner roast | Comments Off