Tag Archives: hiking

A Better Reflection

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If even a dark and muddy river can reflect the shining of the sun, then it seems we, too, with our imperfections, can also reflect a brighter image. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas River, Camp Horizon, Dianne Flickinger, Flint Hills, hiking, image of Christ, Mark Flickinger, reflecting | Comments Off

A Healing Walk

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A fresh walk on an ancient path can lead us to more than a great view, even on a dismal day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creek, healing, hiking, Kentucky River, Lexington KY, Raven Run, restoration, stream, Susan Arnett Parker, Susan Jane Arnett, walks, woods | Comments Off

Chaplin Nature Center

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A walk in the woods on a summer morning… there are certainly worse ways to start a day… Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chaplin Nature Center, Cowley County KS, hiking, nature, old road, trees, walking | Comments Off

Living Waters

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

In the same way that water makes a waterfall beautiful, the Spirit brings energy and loveliness to the life of the believer. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley County Lake, Cowley Falls, hiking, Holy Spirit, spiritual insight | Comments Off

Morning Worship

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Gasoline: $2. Leash: $8. Hiking on a gorgeous autumn day with Sam and our French Brittany Spaniel: Priceless. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Exercise, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged Cowley County KS, Cowley State Fishing Lake, Flint Hills, French Brittany Spaniel, hiking, outdoors, Sam Arnett, Samuel Arnett, waterfall | Comments Off

Climbing Into My Father’s Lap

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, we can get closer to God by climbing higher. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged climbing, closeness to God, couples, getting older, Grand Teton National Park, Grand Tetons, hiking, Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, older but active, String Lake, wildflowers, Wyoming | Comments Off

Following the Trail

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A spring hike in a Kentucky woods with two daughters and five grandchildren stirs old memories and forms brand new ones; all of them are good! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blooms, family tradition, grandchildren, grandparents, hiking, Kenlake Resort, spring, western Kentucky, woods | Comments Off

Reflections along the River

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Whatever reaches light

can bear its fruit

even in the midst of mud and clay,
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Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Amur honeysuckle, autumn, bearing fruit, hiking, Olentangy River, river banks | Comments Off

Just a Little Farther

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Doc Arnett

It’s a bit freaky how much of the world’s needs can be pushed out of sight by a decent steak.
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Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged doing good, helping, highway, hiking, hitchhikers, opportunity, prime rib, river, St. Joseph, steak | Comments Off

Still Taking Chances

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Doc Arnett

We ought, I think, embrace the risk of loving rather than choosing the safe loneliness of insulation. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adventure, bouldering, chances, climbing, Cumberland Falls, Cumberland River, hiking, risk taking, risks, rivers | Comments Off