Category Archives: Christian Living

Of Risk and Reward

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

By avoiding the potential pain of rejection, we often endure agonizing loneliness. Continue reading →

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Two Weddings and a Fun-for-All

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a jam-packed weekend is about the best therapy there is… especially when you’ve packed it with people you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged busy, Conquer the Gauntlet, driveways, Jared Meng, Katie McKee, Katie Smith, Katrena Clarkson, Kubota tractor, marriage, Mud Run, Neil Clarkson, New Life Church, Tristan Collins, weddings | Comments Off

A Hope of Roses

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even when it seems that all that shows is hopeless, hope yet lies beneath the surface. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged hope, miracles, pruning, restoration, roses, spring | Comments Off

Even Better Than Expected

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A chance reunion with a former student leads to a reflection on how God sometimes gives us something better than what we asked for. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged chance meetings, former student, healing, miracles, prayer, reunion, Wichita KS, young friends | Comments Off

For Love of the Father

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The love we show to the children of friends is love shown to them, too. “Those who love the Father, love the Son.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Anna Jolliff, children of friends, Christ, discovery, Heavenly Father, kin, kinfolk, Son of God, uncle, young professional | Comments Off

Hunting the Easter Money

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding gifts that we never outgrow takes a bit of imagination. As anyone who has discovered grace will tell you, the looking is worth the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, Easter, Easter egg hunts, Easter eggs, Gage Reed, grace, grandchildren, growing up, Hunter Reed, resurrection, rite of passage, rituals, Santa Claus | Comments Off

Running on a Rainy Afternoon

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in the woods on a chilly, rainy afternoon in March brings unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged cross country, Great Horned Owl, owl, peace, running, serendipity, solace, training, woods | Comments Off

A Delicate Balance

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Doc Arnett

At what point does determination become stubbornness? Depends on who’s pointing, I reckon… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, chronic pain, dizziness, empathy, migraine, selfishness, sympathy, vertigo | Comments Off

Spring Training

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in mud may not be very glamorous but it’s rather effective training. There’s a lot of un-glamorous in life that’s good for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged creek, cross country, mud, mud runs, Rugged Maniacs, running in the mud, Tough Mudder, training, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Morning Illusion

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Ever see something that looked like the real thing turn out to be something else? Sometimes it’s just a mistake; sometimes it’s a MISTAKE! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cloud bank, clouds, dawn, deceit, deceitfulness of life, Doniphan County KS, illusion, reality, treasure in heaven | Comments Off