Category Archives: Exercise

A Better Reflection

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If even a dark and muddy river can reflect the shining of the sun, then it seems we, too, with our imperfections, can also reflect a brighter image. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas River, Camp Horizon, Dianne Flickinger, Flint Hills, hiking, image of Christ, Mark Flickinger, reflecting | Comments Off

There’s Beauty in Them Thare Hills

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A cross country run can be fun and take you through some beautiful views… but it’s good to not lose sight of the trail. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged 5K, beauty, cross country run, Flint Hills, truth, Wheat State Winery, William Newton Hospital | Comments Off

A Healing Walk

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A fresh walk on an ancient path can lead us to more than a great view, even on a dismal day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creek, healing, hiking, Kentucky River, Lexington KY, Raven Run, restoration, stream, Susan Arnett Parker, Susan Jane Arnett, walks, woods | Comments Off

Sunday Swim

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Doc Arnett

As long as we nurture the child within us, we can find unexpected joy in something as simple as a swim on an early spring afternoon. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas City KS, Arkansas River, river, spring, swimming, wading | 2 Comments

Aging Ain’t Much of a Spectator Sport

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

When I realized that my “jump shot” had turned into a “hop shot,” I knew that while the athletes I watched seemed to be getting younger, I wasn’t. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged athletes, athletics, basketball, football, getting older, spectator, spectator sports, sports | Comments Off

Game Time

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Doc Arnett

What’s holding you back from your goals and dreams? Well, for me, it was my own excuses more than anything else. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged accomplishment, achievement, ambition, attitude, effort, excuses, self-defeating, self-limiting, taking risks | Comments Off

Mean Kids

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’m not advocating violence or vigilantism but sometimes somebody might actually deserve a punch in the nose. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged justice, kickball, Patsy Arnett, Paul Arnett, playground, playground justice, polio, recess, Ronnie Smith, Trenton Elementary, Trenton KY | Comments Off

Living Waters

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

In the same way that water makes a waterfall beautiful, the Spirit brings energy and loveliness to the life of the believer. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley County Lake, Cowley Falls, hiking, Holy Spirit, spiritual insight | Comments Off

A Bit of Progress

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I have found it too easy in my life to show too little gratitude; sometimes having something taken away for a while helps change that… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged gratitude, health, insomnia, knee injury, knees, taken for granted | Comments Off

Morning Worship

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Gasoline: $2. Leash: $8. Hiking on a gorgeous autumn day with Sam and our French Brittany Spaniel: Priceless. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Exercise, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged Cowley County KS, Cowley State Fishing Lake, Flint Hills, French Brittany Spaniel, hiking, outdoors, Sam Arnett, Samuel Arnett, waterfall | Comments Off