Tag Archives: love

Of Coffee & Scones and the Owning of Love

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There is much more to the art of love than fresh coffee and homemade scones… but they make a pretty good start. Continue reading →

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Against the Odds

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

In the aftermath of tragedy, a late walk on a cloudy night reminds us that even a dim reflection of God’s light and love helps illuminate the world around us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged city skies, comfort, Las Vegas, light, love, low clouds, massacre, reflected light, reflection, tragedy, Vegas shooting | Comments Off

Beyond Destruction

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Until this earth itself perish, there will always be good work to do; even Armageddon itself will not destroy love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged destruction, end of the world, faith, hope, love, new earth, new heaven, second coming, stewardship | 2 Comments

Goodness Born of Tragedy

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Cowboys riding through water five feet deep, people wading to houses, truck drivers pushing through floodwaters… courage, love and unity… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged courage, disaster, helping, hurricane, love, peace, strangers helping strangers, tragedy, unity | Comments Off

A Short Walk in a Garden of Hearts

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A short walk with a toddler riding on your shoulders is a mighty fine way to move a day toward its slow ending… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adopted family, children, friends, Highland Community College, Katie Collins, love, Shayne Wahlmeier, toddlers, Tristan Collins, Ty Collins, tykes | Comments Off

Ch-Chh-Chuhh-Changes

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Whether we embrace change or hate it or do both at the same time, we need something solid that will help us to endure and thrive through it all. Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged automation, displaced workers, economic impact, factories, faith, global economy, hope, love, manufacturing, robotics, values | Comments Off

Stuff That Lasts

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There’s not much that brings parents more pleasure than seeing their kids love the things that they love and pass them along to the grandchildren. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged eternity, faith, folk music, guitar, Guy Clark, hope, John Prine, love, singing | Comments Off

Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Treating each other in ways that help love grow might not always be easy but it really isn’t all that complicated… Continue reading →

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Hope of Harvest

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Submission is the beginning of peace,
humility the beginning of wisdom,
repentance the beginning of healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, faith, harvest, healing, hope, love, peace, planting, trust | Comments Off

Ancient Delights

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Life is filled with simple things, things by which we show others they are loved and remind ourselves that we love. These things are simple but not unimportant. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, dishes, love, routines, showing love, simple things, washing dishes | Comments Off