Category Archives: Christian Living

Better by Degrees

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

How muddy do you have to be when an old farm pond seems to offer improvement? Pretty darn muddy! Continue reading →

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A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

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Staying in Step

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Country music, an old wooden dance hall and a little old lady in Texas provide more than entertainment on a spring evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Farming, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country music, dancing, fun, Grist Mill Restaurant, Groene Hall, moving to the music, Sam Arnett, senior citizens, Texas | Comments Off

Ordinary Stuff

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Playing catch, pushing a swing and telling stories are some of the simple things that help mold good memories for our families. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged backyard, family ties, grandkids, grandparents, memories, playing catch, visiting family | Comments Off

Storytelling in Texas

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sharing songs and stories with children is always a great experience but doing it with one of my children for my grandchildren’s classmates is a special event! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Brer Rabbit, County Line Elementary, Gammon Arnett, grandchildren, grandkids, Harrison Arnett, John Prine, New Braunfels, Samuel Arnett, Sara Jane Arnett, storytelling, Tacky, Tacky the Penguin, Uncle Reemus | Comments Off

Renewal by Fire

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It seems strange that burning the old grass helps the new grass grow… there is something magic in the flames. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning grass, burning pasture, dead grass, grass, renewal, safe burning | Comments Off

Things Done Well

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

What do you do when you wanted to take your wife out for dinner and she’s already cooking supper when you get home? Depends on how well you know your wife… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged eating out, El Maguey, friendliness, good service good food, lessons for churches, restaurant, Saint Joseph MO | 2 Comments

Those who ache from the bruising cold find little beauty in the snow and utility bills that take too much of a month’s pay have a way of shaping perceptions of nature. Choose happiness anyway. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, beauty, choose happiness, circumstances, persistence, positive thinking, resentment, resilience | Comments Off

Parental Guidance Recommended

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Doesn’t it seem like the mistakes we make as parents are the hardest ones to forgive ourselves? I am glad that my children and I have lived long enough to like each other again. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged forgiving ourselves, mistakes, parental mistakes, parental regrets, parenting, regrets, self forgiveness | Comments Off

Tour Guide

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

When she was ninety-two, Dorothy Reynolds told us “You two need to be doing the things you want to do now, before you end up like me and can’t do them anymore. If there’s somewhere in the world you want to go, you should go there now.” Continue reading →

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