Tag Archives: Spirit

Sixth Annual Cider & Fireside Chatauqua

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Four men sit around a fire on an autumn evening, sharing thoughts and perceptions about things that matter… in this world and in the world to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged chatauqua, conversation, fire, flame, iron sharpening iron, men, metaphor, Relationships, sharing, Spirit, talking | Comments Off

Blizzard Sunrise

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

How glorious the sun
That shines after a storm,
Gladdening our hearts,
Brightening the morn.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blizzard, God, hope, light, peace, praise, Spirit, storm, sunrise, trust God | Comments Off

The Comfort of a Cloudy Autumn Day

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

In the muted colors of a cloudy autumn day, the Spirit speaks softly to the wounded heart, words of peace and comfort. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged autumn, colors of fall, comfort, fall, Holy Spirit, northeast Kansas, peace, Spirit, the Comforter | Comments Off

Prayer for Today

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A prayer for love and mercy, for strength and grace, for peace and forgiving. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compassion, forgiving, humility, leading of the Spirit, love, peace, Spirit, testing, trials | 1 Comment

Praise Beyond the Day

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even as the rising sun gives light to a new day, you have given me hope, O, Lord. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christ, devotion, faith, God, gratitude, hope, praise, psalm, Spirit, strength | Comments Off

A Different Plan

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What happens when prayer and preparation run smack dab into an RV of musicians from Minneapolis in the middle of a tiny Kansas town? Spirit-dipity! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Music, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged Bryan Royle, Community Church of South Haven, Glennis Zimmerman, Holy Spirit, I Will Rise, Pam Knofflock, preaching, Randa Arnett, sermons, singing, Spirit, Spirit-led worship | Comments Off

A Reluctant Blessing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance encounter with a white-haired woman during worship leaves us both with unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged blessing, dementia, Holy Spirit, judging others, poor hygiene, praise, Spirit | Comments Off

Lately, there have been so many “unusual” events in my life that it’s just downright exciting: getting Godly direction from a hitchhiker, having a wonderful blessing from taking in a cyclist… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged God's leading, Holy Spirit, home visit, intuition, pastoral visit, pastoral work, praying for strangers, preacher, preacher visit, providence, Spirit | Comments Off

Sensing the Storm

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Doc Arnett

There was a darkness that seemed too sudden to be natural just before the rain began. Tree branches bent wildly as a tremendous gust shook the windows and swirled brackets of rain around the building. Continue reading →

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The Leading

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Doc Arnett

There are times in life when those of us so accustomed to the rule of reason may find it awkward and challenging to follow the leadings of a Spirit that cannot be seen or explained. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged getting lost, Holy Spirit, intuition, leading, morel mushrooms, Spirit, woods | Comments Off