Tag Archives: hope

January’s Passing

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even memory seems dulled
by the constant cold;
did the snows start in November
or was it even before that
this year? Continue reading →

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Hang In, Hold On, and Let ‘er Rip, Tater Chip

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Doc Arnett

For some short season of disappointment, some brief testing, we usually figure we can just grit our teeth for a spell, clench the core muscles and hang on for a bit. Continue reading →

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Hold to Hope

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

n the end,
hope never relinquished
will conquer all Continue reading →

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Old Burning New

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

like an old wound
nursed with bitterness,
lashing out to destroy
yet another blessing.
Continue reading →

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A Confession

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I simply don’t have enough faith
to be an atheist:
too much sin and beauty in the world
for me to believe
this all unfurled without so much as a thought. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged atheism, atheist, belief, doubt, faith, hope, love | 2 Comments

Not Yet Beyond Hope

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

This story begins with an unhinged door being blown out of its frame by a gust of southern wind. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dead plant, flower pots, hibiscus, hope, Purple Heart plant, renewal, repotting | Comments Off

Witness of Morning

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I love these spring mornings that come just before the heat of summer: a low, soft mist hanging above the pasture in the flats beside the creek, Continue reading →

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Yes, folks, it’s official now: the Global Warming Seminar scheduled for this weekend in northeastern Kansas is being postponed indefinitely, due to the weather forecast: possible snow accumulation of one to three inches. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged climate change, fear, global warming, hope, ice age, prayer, snow, snow in May, weather forecast | Comments Off

Things That Last

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes
I have held to hope too lightly:
letting go too easily
in the long night of doubt
Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged discouragement, faith, giving up, holding on, hope, love, perseverance, surrender, wisdom | 1 Comment

Of Worry and Trust

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Night’s passing does not depend
until the ending of our fear
nor the nearness of our faith
but it is faith
that keeps us quiet in our sleep. Continue reading →

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