Tag Archives: Spirit

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 →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged awareness, ears popping, Spirit, spiritual, storm, tornado, wind | Comments Off

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