Category Archives: Christian Living

Ray Wylie Hubbard & the Secret of Good Days

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

“Those days when I keep my gratitude above my expectation, I have really good days.” –Ray Wylie Hubbard Continue reading →

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Courting Disaster

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If a little forethought can prevent minor injury during a simple remodeling project, think what it could do on a larger scale! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged caution, drill, fate, finger injury, forethought, injury, karma, phillips bit, providence | Comments Off

After the Burning

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A wonder of snow cannot erase the loss of wildfire but it does bring good moisture for the greening that follows. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning, Easter, fire, Kansas, Kansas wildfire, prairie fire, resurrection, sin, smoke, snow, wildfire | Comments Off

Wisdom Amidst the Flames

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Arguments, confrontations, and frustrating situations: times when taking time to think first is very crucial. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged clear thinking, crisis, emergency, good choices, good decisions, restraint, self-control, tongue, wisdom | Comments Off

Not Playing, With Fire

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

We sometimes set fires that we cannot control. Always check the wind before lighting that match… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caution, fire, Flint Hills, grass fire, prairie, wildfire | Comments Off

Celebrating the Upgrade

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Having to crawl through attic insulation could be rather irritating… but getting light in the living room is cause for celebration. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged attic, being grateful, discomfort, fads, fashion, giving thanks, gratitude, overhead lighting, running wire, wiring | Comments Off

Sixteen-Penny Insanity

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A squeaky floor can be sort of comforting… or drive a person to the brink of insanity. Sometimes our “fixes” make things worse… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beer and remodeling, extreme, fixing floors, insanity, messes, mistakes, remodeling, sixteen penny nails, squeaky floors | Comments Off

Better than Twitter

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I love the convenience of texting, messaging and email but for true connection, nothing replaces the personal visit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged connecting, email, hospital, hospital visits, Landon West, Lory West, messages, Twitter | Comments Off

Nightfire on an Early March Evening

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A calm ending of a windy day, a fire, my wife and time to talk… this is blessing! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged chiminea, conversation, couples, fire, fireplace, love, romance, tawny port | Comments Off

Looking Forward to the Finishing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Finishing drywall isn’t especially fun, fast or easy but the final result is well worth the work. Like God’s work on us… Continue reading →

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