Tag Archives: friends

A Birthday Reflection

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Never underestimate the good that can come from one small act, even as small as clicking “Happy Birthday” on Facebook. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged birthday, birthdays, Calloway County High School, colleagues, encouragement, Facebook, family, former students, friends, Fulton City High School, happy birthday, life, Scott County Alternative | Comments Off

On my current visit in Kentucky to work on my daughter’s house, I received a quite welcome and rather unexpected invitation. A very dear friend and brother in Christ who lives in Lexington contacted me indicating that he would like … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged Anthony Martin, Bluegrass Region, Dana Martin, friends, Kentucky, old friends, reunion, worship, worship leader | Comments Off

Old Friends and Old Hymns

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

My best old friend from high school had been closer than a brother back in the day. We’d even been brothers-in-law for a few years but both ended up divorced from the sisters we’d married. Over the years, Mark and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged friends, friendship, hymns, Mark Hardison, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, reconnection, singing, worship | Comments Off

Song for Greg*

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Lord as we face this dark hour, May your fierce love and awesome power Lead us gently along the way, With every step, through every day. Lord as we face this long night, May your own Spirit give us light. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged comfort, death, dying, friends, God's grace, Greg Boos, prayer, prayer for comfort, song | Comments Off

Hard Work on a (Not So) Hot Day

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Having two friends show up to help build fence on a hot July day is a mighty fine blessing… even if it isn’t such a hot day! Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged building fence, farm life, fencing, friends, hot weather, Kansas | Comments Off

Reflections from My Seventh Decade

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Nearing the end of my seventh decade, I am even more amazed by the abundance of evidence that depends my faith. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, belief, evidence of God, friends, testimony, witness | Comments Off

In Praise of Worship

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I have known many transcendent moments, experiences, and emotions but true, intimate, worship rises above all. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged company, dawn, friends, intimacy, joy, love, Music, pain, peace, sorrow | Comments Off

Talking Toward the Darkness

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Deep conversation with good friends always seems to make even the darkest times a bit brighter. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, friends, problems, sharing, talking | Comments Off

Smoky Meetings

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Doc Arnett

A portable firepit and a good supply of seasoned maple provides a welcome bit of warmth for outdoor visits. Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, firepit, friends, outdoor visits, visiting | Comments Off

Appropriate Measures

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Wasn’t a good idea to be drinking coffee in the kitchen with friends… so we moved out to the patio! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, drinking beer, friends, men, precautions, social distancing, visiting | Comments Off