Tag Archives: joy

The Pursuit of Happiness

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Scripture, as far as I am aware, never mentions our “pursuit of happiness.” That pursuit is a never ending chase that never satisfies. We forego true joy in exchange for the empty illusions of this realm. Jesus promises abundant life … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Lives

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

With plenty of reasons and even more excuses for bitterness and resentment, Marjy Cottle chose grace, faith, and joy. She let go of the past and embraced her future. Continue reading →

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In Praise of Worship

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I have known many transcendent moments, experiences, and emotions but true, intimate, worship rises above all. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged company, dawn, friends, intimacy, joy, love, Music, pain, peace, sorrow | Comments Off

The Love of Laughter

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I have many wonderful memories of Thanksgiving when I was a kid in West Kentucky… my favorite, though… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged holiday, joy, kinfolk, laughter, nostalgia, relatives, Thanksgiving, visiting | Comments Off

Romping through Life

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There’s not much in life that’s more fun than listening to and watching a bunch of kids have fun. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged challenges, fun, happiness, inflatable, joy, play, SCKMS, South Central Kansas Medical Center, Winfield Medical Arts | Comments Off

Even Better than the Jelly of the Month Club

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Batteries wear down, toys and tools can break, and clothes wear out, but there are other gifts that last longer the more they are used… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christmas, Christmas gifts, joy, love, patience, peace, things that break, things that last, things that wear out, virtues | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged family time, getting together, gratitude, holiday sadness, holidays, joy, reunions, sadness, Thanksgiving | Comments Off

Nature vs. Nature

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Regardless of how it’s couched, framed or stated, here’s what I have found: when I do good, I feel good; when I don’t, I don’t. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged God vs. Satan, good vs. evil, goodness, joy, patience, peace, philosophy, submission, vengeance | 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 →

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Of Wine & Weddings

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If I could emulate what Jesus did at a wedding celebration some while back, there would have been more Merlot Saturday night… but it was a true joy anyway… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged B. J. Smith, celelbration, dancing, drinking, joy, marriage, Michelle Boucher, weddings, wine | Comments Off