Tag Archives: healing

A Sure and Certain Pain

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

No matter how deep the hurt or how sharp the pain, there is always hope for healing if we choose to believe in its possibility. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged emotional pain, healing, hope, self-concept, separation, visiting, visiting loved ones | Comments Off

Voices

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The voices that we listen to and the choices that we make… make all the difference in our lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged choices, fear, healing, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, manipulation, redemption | Comments Off

Hope of Harvest

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Submission is the beginning of peace,
humility the beginning of wisdom,
repentance the beginning of healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, faith, harvest, healing, hope, love, peace, planting, trust | Comments Off

A Rugged Healing

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Doc Arnett

The Flint Hills of Kansas do not yield the awe of the Rockies or mystery of the Smokies but they can bring a soothing healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley College, Cowley County KS, Flint Hills, healing, Independence KS, landscape, meditation, soothing, traveling | 2 Comments

A Powerful Calling

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If we keep our eyes open and respond with love to the needs we see around us, we fulfill God’s calling in our lives… no matter where we are. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, compassion, giving to others, God's calling, healing, love, miracles, purpose, sharing | 2 Comments

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

Beyond Radio Lane

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Just as rain and sun bring healing to scorched earth, God brings what we need to soothe our scars and spur new growth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning, Cowley County KS, Flint Hills, healing, Kansas, morning, prairie fire, scorching | 1 Comment

Quit Limping!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Everyone goes through injury, both physical and emotional. As long as we use the injury as excuse, we prevent our own healing.
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Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged attitude, effort, excuses, faith, healing, knee surgery, limping, orthroscopic surgery, physical therapy, recovery, rehabilitation | Comments Off

Of Memory and Monuments

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Doc Arnett

It is not truly honoring those we have lost when we become more focused on our own grief than on those most treasured memories. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged grief, healing, loss, memory, pain, self-torture, shrine | Comments Off

Even Better Than Expected

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A chance reunion with a former student leads to a reflection on how God sometimes gives us something better than what we asked for. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged chance meetings, former student, healing, miracles, prayer, reunion, Wichita KS, young friends | Comments Off