Category Archives: Christian Living

Harmony

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I cannot adequately describe the delight I take in sharing music with my children… but I have to try. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas, Arrowhead Canoes & Cabins, Caddo River, campfire, Glenwood Arkansas, guitars, harmony, singing, songs, strangers, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Playing in the River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know how old you have to be before playing in a river isn’t fun… but it must be a lot older than sixty! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arkansas, Ben Arnett, body surfing, Caddo River, playing in the river, playing in water, rapids, river, water, water sports | Comments Off

Trouble in the Orchard

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A fruit tree that won’t bloom can’t bear fruit. That’s really frustrating, especially if you love apples! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apples, bearing fruit, orchard, peaches, planting trees, trees | Comments Off

Moments of Meaning

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Moments of joy, moments of pain, moments of great satisfaction. It is their sum that makes our lives and we would not be the same if a single one of them was missing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged changes, growing up, happiness, life, living, moments, philosophy of life, sadness | Comments Off

A Powerful Dawning

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We may not be ready to move to a better place until we have learned to accept where we are. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a better place, acceptance, calm, dawn, morning, northeast Kansas, peace | Comments Off

Changes Comin’

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

With a high of ninety predicted for Wednesday, I’m starting to think winter might be over. I think I can handle that change! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged change, climate, spring, warmer temperatures, weather, winter ending | Comments Off

Women Leaders in the Church

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even in the most conservative churches across America, and in the most Christ-like ways, women are leading… by example. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Betty Jo Gore, Betty Sharp, church, Doniphan County, female leaders, flea market, Kim Whitsell, New Life Church, northeast Kansas, rummage sale, Sharon Ruhnke, Sparks KS, Troy KS, Wathena KS, White CLoud KS, women leaders in the church | Comments Off

Running the Race

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s a simple fact: when a sixty-year-old man in less than terrific condition runs two 5K cross country obstacle races in one day, there will be pain! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K runs, Circle S Ranch, determination, finish the course, fitness, Highland Community College, Mud Run, northeastern Kansas, obstacle course, old guy, perserverance, Scottie Dog Dash, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Kansas City | Comments Off

Following the Trail

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A spring hike in a Kentucky woods with two daughters and five grandchildren stirs old memories and forms brand new ones; all of them are good! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blooms, family tradition, grandchildren, grandparents, hiking, Kenlake Resort, spring, western Kentucky, woods | Comments Off

Things Change

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even with advanced dementia, there is still poignancy in a visit with my ninety-eight-year-old mother. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged affection, deafness, dementia, elderly, emotion, hard of hearing, Heritage Manor, hope, Mayfield KY, mother, old age, poignancy, poignant moment, resurrection | Comments Off