Tag Archives: renewal

Heavy Construction

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Doc Arnett

It takes a lot of work to cut through stone to build a new road. And to cut through the layers of sin and stubbornness in order to build a new life. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged changing your life, Cynthiana, foundation, Highway 62, negative emotions, renewal, repentance, road construction, sin, US-62 | Comments Off

A Prayer of Praise and Penitence

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A prayer of confession, of praise and penitence, for revival and renewal. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adoration of God, confession, penitence, praise, renewal, sin | Comments Off

After the Barn

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s easy to clean off your boots when it’s all dry and dust. Easy to cleanse your soul… except when it’s not. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged confession, depression, hard times, muck, mud, renewal, repentance | Comments Off

A New Beginning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Replacing an old corroded sewer line requires a lot of hard work. Getting a new heart and a new spirit takes a miracle! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corrosion, drain problems, new drain line, new heart, new spirit, old pipes, renewal, replacing old drain, sewer line | Comments Off

Listening to the Leading

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There are times when we feel a tugging to do something good. Even when you can’t explain it, do it! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged "Light the Fire Again", Brian Doerksen, encouragement, intuition, leading, leading of the Spirit, listening to the leading, refreshing, renewal, revival, song | Comments Off

Night Falls in the Flint Hills

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even in the dead of winter there is both beauty and the promise of growth beneath the surface… Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection | Tagged beauty, Butler County KS, dusk, El Dorado Lake, Flint Hills, Kansas, renewal, rest, sihouette, spring coming, sundown, sunset | Comments Off

Special Company

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

As wonderful as a cool morning in August is, there is something even more refreshing… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cool morning, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, refreshing, renewal | Comments Off

Renewal by Fire

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It seems strange that burning the old grass helps the new grass grow… there is something magic in the flames. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning grass, burning pasture, dead grass, grass, renewal, safe burning | Comments Off

Not Yet Beyond Hope

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

This story begins with an unhinged door being blown out of its frame by a gust of southern wind. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dead plant, flower pots, hibiscus, hope, Purple Heart plant, renewal, repotting | Comments Off

Burn Pile

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Five days later, the stump is still burning,
a slow smoldering of substance
still enough like wood to hold fire. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning, diesel, old stump, old trees, renewal, resurrection, transformation | Comments Off