Category Archives: Christian Devotions

A Cool Day in August

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What a wonderful blessing a cool day in August is! How much more the comforting presence of the Spirit?! Continue reading →

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Hiking-Part II

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Ahh… spiders and snakes and the other beauties of nature! Life has its delights and dangers; keep your eyes open and enjoy the trail. Continue reading →

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Training Hike-Part I

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Doc Arnett

If we are going to tackle greater things, we must submit ourselves to greater training… yet still take time to appreciate the journey. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas River, Camp Horizon, Cowley County KS, hiking, preparation, trail, training | Comments Off

A Different Plan

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What happens when prayer and preparation run smack dab into an RV of musicians from Minneapolis in the middle of a tiny Kansas town? Spirit-dipity! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Music, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged Bryan Royle, Community Church of South Haven, Glennis Zimmerman, Holy Spirit, I Will Rise, Pam Knofflock, preaching, Randa Arnett, sermons, singing, Spirit, Spirit-led worship | Comments Off

Not the Easy Way Out

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In just about everything, it seems there must be an easier way. Sometimes, the easy way simply cannot take us where we want to go. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged against the wind, bike ride, biking, destination, determination, effort, riding, riding against the wind, taking the easy way out | Comments Off

Doing the Right Thing

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Doing the right thing isn’t always easy and sometimes bears a pretty high cost. Sometimes it means quitting a job that pays pretty darn well. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Charlie Arnett, doing the right thing, honesty, integrity, parental example, parents, principle, Ruby Arnett, the cost of integrity | Comments Off

A Soothing Stream, A Healing Flow

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is a challenge–and well worth the effort–to keep our hearts pure yet still open to offer hope and solace to a bruised and aching world. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creek, drinking from spring, farm, loving, open hearts, Paul Arnett, pure water, refreshing, spring, Todd County KY | Comments Off

After the Storm

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems to take a bit of a storm to clear the air and make things better… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged calm after the storm, change, Cowley College, precaution, relief, severe weather, shelter, tornado warning | Comments Off

Playing the Odds

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even when the odds are supposedly in our favor, it’s just not worth making the bet. Tornadoes and temptations both go in that category, I think… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad situations, caution, Cowley College, Cowley County KS, danger, good judgment, prudence, tornado, tornado warning, warnings, weather | Comments Off

A Beautiful Neighborhood

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even as the most beautiful lawn or garden will wither without proper watering, we need spiritual nourishment in order to bear the beauty of Christ and bear the fruit of the Spirit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged architecture, beauty, drought, East Lansing, garden, irrigation, lawn, lawn care, neighborhood, residential architecture, Sam Arnett, Southlawn Avenue East Lansing, water | Comments Off