Tag Archives: trust

Reverend Jethro & the Home Boys

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A colloquialized version of Jethro’s visit to Moses and advice on delegation. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged assistance, Bible, character, decision making, delegation, exodus, God, good decisions, help, integrity, Jethro, judging, judgment, Moses, trust, trustworthy, wisdom | Comments Off

Regarding Allegations and Affirmations

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I believe that eventually, whether in the courts of the world or at the judgment seat of Christ, all who oppress the poor, trample upon the weak, and indulge their own greed at the expense of decency, compassion, and kindness, will be punished for their sins. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, Chrisitan alienation, christianity, comfort, compassion, faith, God, God is in control, Jesus, judgment, MAGA, oppresion, patriotism, peace, political, politics, poor, providence, trust, weak | Comments Off

Praise in the Face of Troubles

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Job declared “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” As we face our own fears and resentments, let us remember that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged COVID-19, facing death, facing sickness, faith, fear, praise, praise God, trust, trusting God | Comments Off

When God Says “No”

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Doc Arnett

There are times when it is impossible for God to give us what we want AND accomplish his will at the same time. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged denied prayer, God's will, submission, trust, unanswered prayer | Comments Off

Peace Beneath the Raging Waters

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even in the midst of loss, there is hope. Even in the midst of destruction, new lives are formed. Even in the flood, Living Water brings life. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged flood, hope, peace, prayer, presence of God, rain, seasons, storm, tornado, trust | Comments Off

Faith More Powerful than Hostility

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I don’t have David’s confidence that “Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear.” But I am pretty sure things will work out in the long run… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged confidence, enemies, faith, fear, treat others as you would be treated, trust | Comments Off

The Trust Fall

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Which requires greater trust: putting your life in the hands of a skydiver or placing your eternal soul in someone else’s care? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged Army's Golden Knights, Golden Knights, Jon Garvey, jumping, Noel Watts, parachute, parachuting, Sam Arnett, skydiving, trust, trusting God, trusting Jesus | Comments Off

Hope of Harvest

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Submission is the beginning of peace,
humility the beginning of wisdom,
repentance the beginning of healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, faith, harvest, healing, hope, love, peace, planting, trust | Comments Off

Through the Waters

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Playing with a small granddaughter in a swimming pool reminds me that the arm of our heavenly Father will always rescue us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ann Marie Arnett, granddaughter, grandkids, Papa Doc, Papa God, swimming, swimming pool, trust, trusting God | Comments Off

Holding the Rare Moment

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

This animal could kill me
with a single kick
but he doesn’t even twitch
as I kneel beside him, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dawn, full moon, gelding, horses, Rocky Mountain gelding, Rocky Mountain horse, trust, vulnerability | Comments Off