Category Archives: Christian Living

After the Barn

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s easy to clean off your boots when it’s all dry and dust. Easy to cleanse your soul… except when it’s not. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged confession, depression, hard times, muck, mud, renewal, repentance | Comments Off

Start With “Hello”

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to expressing genuine concern and compassion, not saying anything can be more harmful than saying “the wrong thing.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cancer, caring, compassion, empathy, expressing concern, knowing what to say, sickness, visiting the sick | 2 Comments

Options

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s good to truly “fix things” but coming up with a good “workaround” can help us stay sane long enough to figure out the solution. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged battery drain, choices, problems, solutions, workarounds | Comments Off

Zaccheus Impresses Jesus

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A grown man climbing a tree just so he could see Jesus?! How undignified! And… well… cool! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged discipleship, humility, Jesus, repentance, seeing Jesus, tax collector, taxes, Zaccheus | Comments Off

Not Much

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Doc Arnett

If only one good thing were done in the world this day, then this day is not completely evil. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compassion, decency, doing good, good, grace, kindness, tenderness | Comments Off

The Right Man for the Job

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

There’s some degree of skill involved in recognizing the talent of others. Sometimes, though, it’s quite obvious. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged art, artist, ceramic artist, ceramics, imagination, Kevin Burleson, skill, submission, talent | Comments Off

A Witness of Winter

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

In the calm aftermath of a windless snow, I am reminded that being still helps me know God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged be still and know, beauty of snow, calm, meditation, peace, quiet, snow, winter storm | Comments Off

Small Gift at the End of a Dark Day

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It reminded me, too, of how little it takes
to ease the darkness of a dismal day:
a friendly wave, a gentle smile, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cheering others, dark day, dreary days, encouragement, smile, sunset, wave, weather | Comments Off

Leading on a Loose Rope

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When you see a loose loop hanging down between a horse and its handler, you know they’re in step together. Like being in step with the Spirit… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged horses, leading, leading on a loose rein, leading on a loose rope, submission, walking in step with the Spirit | Comments Off

Coffee’s Missing Link

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it neat how something as ordinary as water is so useful in making something as wonderful as coffee? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, food, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, common, Holy Spirit, indwelling of the Spirit, mundane, ordinary, transformation, water | Comments Off