Tag Archives: nature

Sculpted by the Storm

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A bit of snow sculpture transforms into a piece of glass… wondrous, indeed, but not as glorious as the transformation of the spirit and soul wrought by the hand of God. Continue reading →

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Fire and Ice in the Cedars

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

It is easy enough to let the glum and ho-hum of this world leach the color from the palette of personality. Easy, yes.

But it is still a choice. Continue reading →

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A’Slippin’ and A’Slidin’

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the challenge we face exceeds the strength we have. Thank God for good neighbors… and for his Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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Clouds and Coffee

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Doc Arnett

In only a few minutes, a sunrise–or life–can change dramatically… if we are not careful, we may miss something even more wonderful than what we were watching earlier… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, beauty, gratitude, natural beauty, nature, opportunity, pay attention, photography, raising kids, sun, sunrise | Comments Off

Not Missing the Rainbow

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, if we push our disappointment out of the way, we may find something even better than what we had hoped for. Continue reading →

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Burning the Brush Pile

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes behavior that seems quite strange–like burning brush on a really hot day in July–makes complete sense when we know why. Continue reading →

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The Hope of Wildflowers

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Being pleasantly surprised by a hearty patch of volunteer wildflowers by our house makes the summer a bit brighter. Continue reading →

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The Sun Is Still Shining

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

We would do well to avoid allowing our immediate surroundings and circumstances to shape our view of the Eternal One. Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Iris

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Just as the bud shows little of the eventual glory and beauty of the iris blossom, we rarely comprehend the wonder of God’s plan for our lives. Continue reading →

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The Applause of Nature

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Ever thought about how the sound of a mountain stream is like applause? Continue reading →

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