Tag Archives: love

Riding through a Kansas Spring

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Just as seed needs light, moisture, and warmth, we need faith, hope, and love to produce good fruit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Motorcycle, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged faith, farming, fellowship, Honda Shadow, hope, love, northeast Kansas, planting, spring | Comments Off

Rescued

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Those who have escaped the aching aloneness of depression understand the value of connection. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged alone, cold, connections, depression, friendship, grace, loneliness, love, mercy, rescue | Comments Off

Meditation on Love

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Love labors, cares, comforts, connects… and is anchored to the very heart of God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged caring, duty, love, serving | Comments Off

Proof of Life

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

When love, romance or relationship are on the verge of collapse, small choices really matter! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged drifting apart, dying romance, loss of love, love, love on the rocks, marriage, romance, saving marriage, separation | Comments Off

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

In the Wake of Bitter News

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even in the aching numbness of loss, let us remember–and cherish–the amazing power of love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, faith, grief, hope, loss, love, Melissa Rogers Paton, sorrow | Comments Off

Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing others, do unto others, faith, grace, kindness, love, the Golden Rule | Comments Off

The Laughter of Old Men & Little Children

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not exactly what Jesus meant by “bring those kids to me” but at least making little children laugh doesn’t contradict the notion! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged entertaining small children, grandkids, laughter, little children, love, old men, playing with kids | Comments Off

Something Deeper, Stronger, Better

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something… in all that is truly good… something stronger than the storm… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged after the storm, caring, giving, helping, holy, kindness, love, pure, righteous | Comments Off

A Greater Hope

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when it might be tempting to start looking for gopher wood and patching tar, we should keep in mind that hope, faith and love outlast every disaster. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a new earth, Christ, disaster, faith, flooding, hope, light, love, rain, tragedy | Comments Off