Tag Archives: visiting

True Conversation

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I think our best conversations may include a fair amount of silence… even when we’re talking with God. Continue reading →

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Traveling for Thanksgiving

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Driving over twelve hundred miles in one weekend can be exhausting… and worth every mile to enjoy the company of those you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged food, grandkids, holidays, relatives, Thanksgiving, touch football, tradition, visiting | Comments Off

Sunday Afternoon Tea Time

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

In this two hours’ time, we learn more about each other than in two years of church meetings. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, church members, fall day, fellowship, growing in love, home visit, horses, knowing others, visiting | Comments Off

A Good Winter’s Night

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Doc Arnett

We spent Sunday evening at Randa’s brother’s house, having been enticed by Cheryl’s offer of ham and bean soup. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bean soup, cold, family, frost, ham and beans, ice crystals, visiting, winter, winter night | Comments Off

My son, Sam, sits on the big recliner in the corner of the living room, holding Levi. He is the youngest of three, not yet three months old. His lips curl open, a ready smile in response to a gentle finger nudging his throat or cheeks. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged air filters, family love, grandchildren, sunset, travel, visiting | Comments Off

Solo Vacation

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Regardless of equine and feline concerns, I’m excited about the trip, looking forward to the visits, even though I will miss my wife. It is a particular blessing, too, to know that neither of us will dread my coming home.

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Quick Visit

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Doc Arnett

A man whose child lies in critical condition will usually tolerate all of the support he can get. Continue reading →

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Come On In

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Our friend, Jesus, is no less eager to receive us as his guests. No matter how late it is. Continue reading →

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Family Time

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Sharing the storms even we aren’t together is a part of being family, part of loving one another. Continue reading →

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