Tag Archives: gratitude

Warning: Contents Under Pressure

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Tending a beehive does have its risks but at least there’s the likelihood of a good payoff. Tending a cesspool? Not so much… Continue reading →

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A Good Start to a Great Day

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I think waking up with a deliberate attitude of gratitude is even better than Folgers in your cup. Or even Starbucks… Continue reading →

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Blessed & Afflicted

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Caring and devoted friends sure make a radical difference in helping us manage our afflictions… especially when we happen to be married to one of them! Continue reading →

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Full House, Full Hearts

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It doesn’t take nineteen people to make a good Thanksgiving… but nineteen people in one house can certainly make a memorable Thanksgiving! Continue reading →

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The Duties of Friendship

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you have friends like this, give thanks and be grateful. If you are a friend like this… give thanks and be grateful! Continue reading →

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The Blessings of an Autumn Day in the Flint Hills

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Until I came to Kansas, I had no idea how much color a tallgrass prairie could offer in autumn. Continue reading →

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A Quiet Refreshing

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Our quiet time can be rest and reflection, and preparation for greater works. Continue reading →

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A Better Praise

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There is just a hint of coolness in this morning’s stillness and a very pleasing sense of peace… may both be yours today. Continue reading →

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After the Highs

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you can think of things for which to be grateful when you’re tired, filthy, sore, itching and aching, then it should be pretty easy at other times, right? Continue reading →

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A Careful Walk

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A day begun in seeking wisdom, lived in deliberate thoughtfulness and reflected on with genuine gratitude has a very good chance of being a very good day! Continue reading →

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