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Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection
Riding Toward the Far Ridge
Virgina might not be almost heaven,
but its mountains sure are lovely! Continue reading →
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Motorcycle, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged appalachian mountains, I-77, Motorcycle, motorcycle safety, safety, scenery, traveling, virgina
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Hard Work on a (Not So) Hot Day
Having two friends show up to help build fence on a hot July day is a mighty fine blessing… even if it isn’t such a hot day! Continue reading →
Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged building fence, farm life, fencing, friends, hot weather, Kansas
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Hope For the Harm We Never Intended
Even though unintended, having knocked a baby bird from its nest led me to do my best to make things right again. Continue reading →
Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged accident, atonement, baby bird, bird nest, building fence, cardinal, fallen bird, fence, hope, unintended harm
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Something Like the Feel of Silence
The quiet stillness of an early summer morning seems a perfect setting for a cup of coffee and quiet reflection. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged branches, coffee, dawn, early morning, morning coffee, peace, quiet, stillness, the day the Lord has made
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Digging Deep
Hand digging a hole six feet deep in sticky clay is a hard way to remember much of the most important work we do is never seen by others. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
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Tagged automatic waterer, clay, digging, Drinking Post, hard work, wet clay
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The Straightening
I remember watching, and sometimes helping, my father straighten up stalks of sweet corn that had been blown over by a storm. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged garden, rainbow, storm, storm damage, straightening corn, sweet corn, Todd County KY
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The Glory of a Garden
Do you get excited about seeing seeds sprout in a garden? I rather imagine that God takes similar delight in watching our spiritual growth. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged bearing fruit, garden, planting, pleasing God, seeds, spiritual growth, sprouting
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A Reasonable Imitation
Even if we can’t perfectly duplicate the example of Christ, hopefully we can get close enough that people recognize the pattern. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged architectural reproduction, column base, imitation of Christ, lathe, porch post, replication
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In Between Storms
Life’s timing doesn’t always coincide with our schedule so it’s important to do what we gotta do and then do what we wanna do. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged adulting, after the storm, roof damage, roof repair, storm damage, unexpected
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Above the Void
Once the foundations are destroyed, even concrete will collapse. Personality without character and culture without substance cannot endure. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged character, concrete, culture, decay, defects, foundation, rot, societal decline, termites
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Reflections by Doc Arnett 