Category Archives: Christian Devotions

He Remembers That We Are Dust

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Being human is never an excuse for us to choose evil… but it is always a reason for us to remember the nature of the God who made us. Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Blessing

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A wee prayer to help us over the hump… Continue reading →

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Good Tools in Good Shape

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Trying to live a good, spiritual life while relying on the habits of the world can be a bit like trying to build a dining table using a pick axe. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged chain saw, cutting trees, effective living, spiritual tools, Stihl, tools | Comments Off

Old Trucks, Overspray and Theology

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Fixing some of our mistakes takes more effort than others. Fixing some of them requires a miracle. In between, there’s plain ole hard work! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged overspray, paint spatter, paint spatter removal, painting, repentance, self-righteousness | Comments Off

The Valley of Dry Bones

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Hope and faith, combined with patience, allows us to see the awesome power of God if we will wait upon him… and have the strength to stand still. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged broken dreams, disappointment, hope, patience, power of God, skeletons | Comments Off

Path of Destruction

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Regardless of the source of the threat, whether it’s stinking termites or stinking thinking, it takes dramatic action to repair and protect. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged damage, destruction, rot, termites | Comments Off

Shared Beauty

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Impressive, spectacular, beautiful: cannas lilies and people who reflect Christ in their lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, canna lilies, cannas, flowers, Gerald Heckman, Linda Heckman, reflecting Christ | Comments Off

Praying in the Shade

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Ever notice how a bit of judicious taking it easy can really help with having to work hard? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged hammock, resting, Sabbath, Sunday, Sunday afternoon | Comments Off

Summer Eatin’

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Our own tiny garden, some friends who like to share, and some old-fashioned cooking makes for some mighty fine daily bread… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country eating, dining, eating, fresh food, fresh produce, good food | Comments Off

Angel on a Summer Day

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A work break on a sweltering afternoon turned into one of the most wonderful little stories I’ve ever heard. Thanks, Todd Ray! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a cup of cold water, a drink of water, compassion, Cowley College, de-escalation, homeless, summer heat, Todd Ray | Comments Off