Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Itty Bitty Miracles

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

How big does a miracle have to be to be a miracle? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coincidence, faith, fraud, healing, miracles, skepticism | Comments Off

Listening to the Leading

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There are times when we feel a tugging to do something good. Even when you can’t explain it, do it! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged "Light the Fire Again", Brian Doerksen, encouragement, intuition, leading, leading of the Spirit, listening to the leading, refreshing, renewal, revival, song | Comments Off

New Ring, Old Promises

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the value of a thing is not in itself but in what it represents. I think that’s especially true of wedding bands. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged lost ring, marriage vows, promises, reminders, silicone wedding band, wedding vows | Comments Off

Beyond Repair

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes people (and God) go beyond simply repairing something; they make it even more beautiful than it was before. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged beyond expectation, Blanche Schmidt, broken ring, excellence, jewelry repair, Lucas Schmidt, Schmidt Jewelers, surpassing expectations | Comments Off

A Tight Band

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, in order to save something of greater value, we have to sacrifice something of lesser value. Better to give up a wedding ring than lose a finger. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cutting off ring, ring, self-preservation, wedding ring, wedding ring too tight | Comments Off

Not Quite Paradise

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether we’re traveling through the Mojave or Walnut River Valley, it’s what we carry inside us that determines whether we live in Paradise or Purgatory. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, choices, desert, driving through the desert, heat, humidity, Mojave Desert, paradise, southwest US | Comments Off

Neighbors in the Hood

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Guys out doing stuff on a Saturday morning, picking up the aftermath of a small windstorm, demonstrate that being a neighbor is a matter of choice, not circumstance. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged branches, caring, neighborhood, neighbors, small acts of kindness, wind, windstorm | Comments Off

In Times Such As These

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

To live with a rugged and determined gentleness, to forego the ways and weapons of the world, to truly follow the Christ is never easy… but is always worth it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged following jesus, forgiveness, gentleness, gospel, grace, politics, tolerance | Comments Off

Home Grown Goodness

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If the memories of homegrown tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, heart-raw prayer and wonderful worship have faded, it’s probably time for fresh experience. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fresh sweet corn, goodness of God, homegrown, homegrown tomatoes, sweet corn, taste and see, time with God, tomatoes, worship | Comments Off

Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing others, do unto others, faith, grace, kindness, love, the Golden Rule | Comments Off