Category Archives: Christian Devotions

The Joy of Learning

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One of the hallmarks of good teachers, no matter what their age, is a continuing enthusiasm for learning; genuine enthusiasm always shows through. Continue reading →

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One Strong Cup of Coffee

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One little boy, one incredibly strong cup of coffee and an absolute rule that you don’t insult the people who invited you into their home for a meal. Continue reading →

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Josh Blue

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One thing you have to admit, a man with cerebral palsy, wildly frizzy reddish blond hair and piercing blue eyes who calls himself “an African American” has a different take on life. Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I have seen close enough
the long aching pain
the death of a child brings a mother. Continue reading →

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Loving the Weather

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We’ve gone from minus twenty wind chills to sixty degrees in less than a week. Thunderstorms tonight and snow tomorrow. Definitely not boring! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, changes, expect good, grace, northeast Kansas, weather | Comments Off

A Heart-Healthy Lunch

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The best exercise we can get is when we combine compassion and physical activity to help make things better for those around us. Continue reading →

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Beyond Winter’s Testings

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even in the long harsh winter, God’s work continues in us; His fruit is born in all seasons. Continue reading →

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Getting Rid of the Stink

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

As far back as I can remember I’ve had sort of a low-grade phobia about being sprayed by skunks. It was a well-formed fear, with lots of reinforcement. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged atonement, burial, Jesus, odor, redemption, relative, sacrifice, salvation, sin, skunk, skunk spray, Son of God, stench, stink | Comments Off

Sundogs

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, getting the view we want to see requires that we endure some discomfort… like taking pictures in a minus twenty wind chill. Continue reading →

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January’s Passing

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even memory seems dulled
by the constant cold;
did the snows start in November
or was it even before that
this year? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold, crescent moon, endurance, feeding horses, hope, moon, night, sky, winter | Comments Off