Tag Archives: gentleness

In Praise of Gentleness

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Gentleness may be an art more praised than practiced, but it is a fine art nonetheless. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anger, forgiveness, gentleness, healing, rage | Comments Off

Ricardo

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance meeting that turns into a long-term relationship. It’s not romance this time but it is precious. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Family, Gardening, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged encouragement, friends, friendship, gentleness, On Course, On Course national conference, Ricardo Diaz | Comments Off

The Touch of God

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A woman, a man with Down’s syndrome and a Wal-mart cashier provide an almost worshipful experience on a mundane trip to the store on a cold night. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cashier, checkout, Down's syndrome, gentleness, handicapped child, mother, parenting, Wal-Mart, worship | Comments Off

A Softer Dawn

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s the lack of harshness
that seems to soothe my spirit,
nothing stark like sunlight
on the white boards of the barn,
nothing sharply defined like gravel and grass. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dawn, ego, gentleness, individualism, peace, soft light | 2 Comments

Fruit of the Spirit

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Doc Arnett

To sincerely desire and work for the good of others
To celebrate and honor the things that are truly good
To seek and promote that which builds relationship with all
Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fruit of the Spirit, gentleness, Holy Spirit, joy, kindness, love, peace, Pentecost, Pentecostals, self-control | 1 Comment

Good Measure

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Doc Arnett

In the strong stir of southern wind,
the long, slender limbs of locust
bend to the north in sweeping crescents
of graceful submission, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adjusting to life, bending, birch trees, gentleness, influence, locust trees, storm damage, trees, wind | Comments Off

A Different Road

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is good from time to time
to turn away from our search for the spectacular
and take in the humble beauty
that spreads around us, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, gentleness, presence of Christ, quiet, spectacular, sunrise | Comments Off

Live and Learn

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Doc Arnett

It strikes me that we seem to learn pretty quickly from some experiences, such as adjusting chain length on a porch swing. Then, from others, we can be as dense as a doorstop. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged adjusting porch swing, assembling porch swing, gentleness, life experience, porch swing, wisdom | Comments Off

In Step with the Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Faith in the face of adversity
Hope in the midst of despair
Love in response to hostility Continue reading →

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