Tag Archives: resurrection

Macho Man on Steroids

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Either the dude Jesus was the most deluded, self-deceived, arrogant, narcissistic person who ever lived… or exactly who he claimed to be. Continue reading →

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Lessons from Lazarus-Part II

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

If you knew, really knew, that you would never truly die, what level of reassurance might that bring you? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beyond death, eternal life, hope, Lazarus, resurrection, soul | Comments Off

Yielding Toward Harvest

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The quiet beauty of a moonlit night washes over northeast Kansas. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corn, fields, harvest, heavy dew, moon, moonlight, night scenes, northeast Kansas, pastures, resurrection | Comments Off

Confession for Resurrection Day

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I suppose that one could fairly say, “These women did not come in faith.” Hearts heavy with grief and spirits wrenched, Laden with spices to take away the defiling stench, Expecting to find Jesus still in the grave, and wondering, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christ, Easter, grave, Mary, resurrection, Resurrection Day, tomb | Comments Off

A Winter’s Wondering

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Just about every winter since I was a little kid, I’ve wondered what it would be like to freeze to death. Hope I never find out! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged freezing, freezing to death, live again, resurrection, winter | Comments Off

A Slightly Early Easter Story

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I was sure I had right well killed every one of the Oriental lilies I planted last summer, and yet… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged day lilies, hope, lilies, mistakes, Oriental lilies, resurrection | Comments Off

A Gray Easter at the Community Church

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even on the grayest day, faith and fellowship can transcend the weather… and our other inconveniences. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged breakfast, Community Church of South Haven, Easter, potluck, resurrection, sacrifice, stones, sunrise service, weather | Comments Off

On the Morn of Crucifixion

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the black shadows of the longest night,
when all of love and might seemed turned to naught,
it seemed that even angels dared not speak Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged betrayal, Christ, crucifixion, death, Good Friday, hope, Jesus, resurrection | Comments Off

Prayer for the Lord’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

With his resurrection upon the first day of the week, Christ established a New Sabbath… and gave a new hope to the world. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged glory, heaven, hope, Jesus, praise, redemption, resurrection, sacrifice, salvation, Savior | Comments Off

The Shepherd’s Return

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

We love and celebrate the special events but in the end often find what meant the most were the daily things done for us out of love and devotion. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bethlehem, Christmas, duty, memory, nativity, ordinary, remembrances, resurrection, return of Christ, shepherds | Comments Off