Tag Archives: Kansas

After the Burning

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A wonder of snow cannot erase the loss of wildfire but it does bring good moisture for the greening that follows. Continue reading →

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Quiet Waters

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

If even a small pond can reflect the glory of the sun or sky, then you and I can also reflect a greater Light. Continue reading →

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Just Another Day

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Waking up earlier than usual could be a curse; I decided to turn this one into a blessing with a big assist from the Lord… Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Inconvenient Travel

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I’ve known for many years now that interstate highways tend to lie about the places they go through. It’s not anything malicious or malevolent; it’s just the ways of things when the purpose of convenience gets elevated above all others. … Continue reading →

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The Un-giving Trees

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some hearts hold on to everything and share nothing. The abundant heart is a generous heart. Continue reading →

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Rolling With the Flow

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Like the moods of an aggressive bipolar bear, extremes seldom make for a good combination. Continue reading →

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A Hint of Autumn Comes to Doniphan County

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The ridge beyond the ridge
barely shows in its darker tinge
against the fringe of smooth slate
that waits for the breaking of day Continue reading →

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Biking for Jesus–Part I

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Doc Arnett

He also seemed to be tired and in pain. Given that he’d already ridden nearly fifty miles with sixty-to-seventy pounds of gear on his bike, that seemed a safe speculation. Continue reading →

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Direction from a Hitchhiker–Part I

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Something about the way he was walking on a humid July afternoon made me suspicious… suspicious that he wasn’t just out for his daily constitutional. Of course, a good part of that observation was due to my keen perception of … Continue reading →

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Cool Risings

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A few cows move through the mist of morning
in the pasture beyond the highway.
Heavy dew has formed on the thick grass,
leaving a dull silvery look. Continue reading →

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