Tag Archives: providence

Never Alone

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Elijah thought he was the ONLY faithful follower of God in all of Israel. Boy Howdy, was he wrong! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged alone, discouragement, encouragement, followers of God, God's presence, others, providence, support | Comments Off

End of a Dry April

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, just about the time I think my yard is never going to turn green… it starts to rain. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged drought, flowers, God's care, lawn care, providence, rain, seasons, spring | Comments Off

Hands of the Wind

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether in the gentle breezes of life or the soul-shaking storm, I believe that God is always forming us, always working for our good. Continue reading →

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Little Hops of Faith

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Just as a young child may not be aware of how “play” is helping her develop needed skills, we don’t always understand what God is doing with us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged developmental challenges, effort, faith, persistence, physical therapy, providence, SCKMC, South Central Kansas Medical Center | 1 Comment

Hiking in the Dark

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When fatigue tugs at our limbs and exhaustion etches into our joints, he who has shaped our path will still give us strength. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Exercise, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bright Angel Trail, exhaustion, Grand Canyon, hiking, Mark Flickinger, presence of God, providence, South Kaibob Trail, strength, tired, training, weary | Comments Off

More Than an Upgrade

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Can finding a big split in an old cast iron pipe help a man live a better life? Depends on the man… and the life. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cast iron pipe, cutting cast iron pipe, doing good, kindness, plumbing project, providence | Comments Off

Courting Disaster

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If a little forethought can prevent minor injury during a simple remodeling project, think what it could do on a larger scale! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged caution, drill, fate, finger injury, forethought, injury, karma, phillips bit, providence | Comments Off

A Sneaky God

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Doc Arnett

We often saw “Men at Work” signs at construction projects; wouldn’t it be cool to see “God at Work” signs? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged God at work, labels, non-denominational Christianity, preaching, providence, religious labels | Comments Off

A Humbling Power

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Doc Arnett

To learn that we live by grace is good; to show that grace in our living is even better. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Work | Tagged distance, grace, Holy Spirit, new beginnings, new job, providence, separation | Comments Off

A Strange November

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The bunnies are buying booties and the birds are sporting bonnets,
I just saw a fox run by with a thick fur coat upon it. Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arctic blast, children's poetry, cold, funny, God's care, providence, weather | Comments Off