Tag Archives: grief

Empathy, Sympathy, Caring

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I may not have wrestled the same demons that you must fight… … but I have seen evil eyes glowing in the fog-shrouded night. I may not have fought my battles with the same sword that you must wield… … … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Contemplation, Poetry, Death & Dying, Christian Living, Christian Devotions | Tagged caring, trials, empathy, sympathy, grief | Comments Off

Quit Limping

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Accommodating our healing and recovery instead of indulging our injuries provides a greater vehicle for healing and restoration. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged grief, healing, injury, isolation, recovery, rehabilitation, self-defeating behavior | Comments Off

In the Wake of Bitter News

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even in the aching numbness of loss, let us remember–and cherish–the amazing power of love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, faith, grief, hope, loss, love, Melissa Rogers Paton, sorrow | Comments Off

A Simple Sharing

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We may be shaped by grief and sorrow, but we can choose the form of that shape; even in our pain we can gain greater caring for others and refuse to be defined by our scars. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Death & Dying, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, consolation, empathy, grief, hope, sharing, sorrow, strength | Comments Off

Of Grief and Pain, Loss and Hope

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Some deaths are tragic, some horrific, some a welcome release. Even in the release, there is loss and sorrow. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged condolences, grief, honor, hope, loss, memory, pain | Comments Off

Through the Panes

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes trying to comfort a crying teenager can be a risky choice. Not trying might not be a good choice, either… Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged caring, college student, compassion, Cowley College, grief, strangers | Comments Off

A Greater Sharing

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The depth of our relationships is formed by the depth of our sharing. In both tears and laughter, we grow closer to each other… and to our Savior. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accident, Arkansas City KS, caring, death, First Assembly of God, First Assembly of God Ark City, grief, James Newman, John Sturd, joy, Mimi, seed money, sharing, special collection, tragedy | Comments Off

Stevie Nicks & The Old Rugged Cross

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A funeral playlist of fine old gospel and Stevie Nicks sure speaks of an interesting life, don’t you think? Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chris Hollon, condolences, Delmar Hollon, funeral, grief, Jamie Hollon, Linda Hollon, loss, sharing grief, Veterans Cemetery Winfield KS | Comments Off

Sharing in Chicago

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

We weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice, sometimes in spaces so close it seems as if the same voice… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Higher Education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chris Hollon, Cowley College, Eddie Andreo, Giordano's, grief, HLC, HLC Conference, Janice Stover, joy, Michelle Schoon, rejoice, Stefani Jones, Tad Stover, weep | Comments Off

My First Poetry Book

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I am happy to announce that after thirty years of serious writing, my first poetry book has been published. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christian poetry, comfort, empathy, grief, heartache, hope, loss, Poetry, solace, sorrow | Comments Off