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Tag Archives: rain
Harvest Rain
The blessing of gentle rain, falling slowly on dry earth, brings refreshing and nourishing growth. As does receptive reading of the Scriptures. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged Bible, Bible study, christianity, faith, God, harvest, horse pasture, Jesus, northeast Kansas, pasture, rain, reading scripture
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Not Missing the Rainbow
Sometimes, if we push our disappointment out of the way, we may find something even better than what we had hoped for. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged appreciation, attitude, beauty, cedar branches, disappointment, nature, photography, Poetry, prism effect, rain, rainbow, reflections, storm, weather
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The Sun Is Still Shining
We would do well to avoid allowing our immediate surroundings and circumstances to shape our view of the Eternal One. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged attitude, awareness of God, circumstances, fog, God, nature, presence of God, rain, sun, sunshine
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Rejoicin’ and Repentin’
It is not always evidence of the Good Lord’s favor if my fields are greener than my neighbor’s. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged blessing, drought, empathy, humility, rain, testing
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Nursing and Cursing
In a world of thorn and thistle, it takes more than wish and whistle to make a nice lawn. Or a good life. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged effort, grass, hot weather, lawn, loss, perseverance, rain, the curse
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New Grass and Old Lessons
Whether it’s reseeding a lawn or renovating a life, effort alone does not guarantee success; it takes something more. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged drought, God's help, grass seed, lawn, new lawn, rain, seeding, timing
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Praying for Summer Rain
What kind of man prays for summer rain and then resents the thunder? Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged blessings, gratitude, pasture, praying for rain, rain, storms, summer rain, weather
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Love Like Gentle Rain
I love these days of gentle rain and soft showers… Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged blessings, erosion, Flint Hills, gentle rain, rain, showers, soft showers, storms
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End of a Dry April
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
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Tagged drought, flowers, God's care, lawn care, providence, rain, seasons, spring
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Mixed Blessings
Even while I might resent having to mow the grass every three or four days, I am grateful for fresh tomatoes, sweet corn and hot, homegrown peppers.. Continue reading →
Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged fresh tomatoes, fresh veggies, garden, grass, mowing, mowing the yard, rain, tired of mowing
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Reflections by Doc Arnett 