Tag Archives: sharing

Morning Benediction

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Doc Arnett

May the grace of God’s good hand
be upon you
and those you love
on this day
that he has made. Continue reading →

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Replenishment by Depletion

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Many of us are readily inclined to believe that almost no one else has less than we do; no one else has so much bad luck, so much misfortune, so little good. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accountability, attitude, generosity, giving, judgment, sharing, talents, widow's mite | Comments Off

Morning Hay

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Doc Arnett

If there is a dessert hay,
or opiate for horses,
this is it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged alfalfa, brome, feeding horses, hay, selfishness, sharing | 1 Comment

A Good Example

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Doc Arnett

While I didn’t expect the response to rival that of an invitation to Worlds of Fun or a new PlayStation, I thought there was a chance one of the four grandkids might show a tweak of interest in riding along with me to Saint Joseph Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged errands, examples, generosity, grandkids, grandparents, grandsons, recycling, sharing, tweeners | Comments Off

Data Driven Decision Making

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Any time that we do things that make people feel noticed, valued and appreciated, we contribute to making our place a better place to work. Continue reading →

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A Righteous Poverty

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is not just the wealthy
in need of that miracle of mind
that finds them changed of heart: Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged arrogance, beatitudes, generosity, giving, humility, kingdom of heaven, poor in spirit, poverty, pride, sharing, teaching of Jesus, wealth | Comments Off

Lush Lives

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Doc Arnett

We ought to be
at least a bit higher than the grass
and know that it was not deserve
that placed us above the deep wells
of God’s good grace. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Gardening, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adversity, blessing, class distinctions, drought, generosity, grass, green, lateral lines, perseverance, poverty, septic lines, sharing | Comments Off

Five Generations of Sawdust

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Whatever it is, it is joy to me, sharing this talent and interest of my father and my grandfather. Teaching my grandson and seeing him perform the work of my hands. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged carpentry, grandson, imitation of God, sanding, sharing, son, tradition, woodworking, workshop | Comments Off

At Table

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Doc Arnett

With the dark of November’s first Friday settling onto the fields and woods beyond the house, Dan blesses the meal and we eat. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged closeness, evening meal, fellowship, large families, sharing, tradition, visiting family, yeast rolls | Comments Off