Tag Archives: work

Of Dew and Rust and Renewal

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Never forget that though our faith may be hard-tested and hope sometimes seems to grow dim, it is in the trial that both are not only proved, but also improved! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dew, faith, hope, rust, strengthening, testing, trials, work | Comments Off

Tater Diggin’

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the dreading of a job is worse than the job itself. That might be true about digging potatoes… Maybe… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged digging potatoes, dread, potato fork, sore back, tater digger, work, worry | Comments Off

Indian Summer

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

One way of feeling more grown up is doing the work of grown-ups. Funny how the privileges are more appealing than the responsibilities, eh? Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged adolescence, ear corn, growing up, harvest, Indian summer, maturity, old days, rite of passage, shoveling corn, work | Comments Off

In Praise of Work

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I cannot think of anything that I have or am able to do that does not rely upon the work of others. I give thanks for them! Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, awareness, contributions of others, labor, owing others, sweat, work, workers | Comments Off

Autumn Calling to Labor and Rest

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of cool quiet mornings calls us to both rest and labor; the coming of harvest and the beauty of ripened fields. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn harvest, cool mornings, farm harvest, farmers, harvest, mornings, rest, September, work | Comments Off

Kind of funny, isn’t it, how much easier it is to talk about being a servant in Bible class than it is to actually live it? Especially when you’re working for someone who doesn’t really seem to appreciate you… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged humility, obedience, service, submission, work, working for the Lord rather than men | Comments Off

Old Friends and New Beginnings

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Doc Arnett

As long as we are willing to form new friendships, willing to love and be loved, we treasure the old and welcome the new. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Work | Tagged colleagues, Cowley College, Doniphan County KS, friends, friendship, new job, work | Comments Off

The Blessing of Rest

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes play leaves you more exhausted than work. Either way, good rest at the end of a hard day is a wonderful thing! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise | Tagged Burden Dayz, Burden KS, Jason O'Toole, Mud Run, obstacle course, Randa Arnett, rest, Winfield KS, work | Comments Off

A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A good first day on the new job made even better by a lovely surprise from a lovely woman… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Work | Tagged anniversary, Arkansas City, Cowley College, first day, love, work | 1 Comment

A New Adventure

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The lessons of frustration, disappointment and discouragement are not lessons we would choose but they can be the most valuable lessons we learn.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Work | Tagged career, Cowley College, Cowley County Community College, disappointment, frustration, job advancement, promotion, work | Comments Off