Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection

A Green Valley in the Heat of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Unexpected beauty offered its own bit of respite on a searing summer day… and a fitting metaphor for our travels as well. Continue reading →

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Home Grown Goodness

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If the memories of homegrown tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, heart-raw prayer and wonderful worship have faded, it’s probably time for fresh experience. Continue reading →

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Out of the Blue

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Although the unexpected can sometimes be unpleasant or embarrassing, we need reminding from time to time that much of this life is not under our control. Continue reading →

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Easy Alternatives

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we put up with what we have because it seems like too much work to change it. I might convince myself I’m being “tolerant” when really I’m just being lazy… Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corruption, grass, laziness, mowing grass, societal change, thistles, tolerance, water grass, weeds | Comments Off

Resting in the Shadows of the Moon

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sitting on the deck with the one you love, talking about things that matter and watching the moon–there are worse reasons for staying up late! Continue reading →

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Here we are, smack dab in the middle of July, sitting in a string of triple digit heat index warnings, and it’s only sixty-two degrees this morning! Time to sit on the porch and drink coffee!! Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, coffee on the porch, cool morning, gratitude, take time to enjoy, thankful | Comments Off

More Beautiful than the Flower

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

While the ornate bloom might be more impressive, even the most humble blossom that brings forth fruit is worthy of great appreciation. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, blooms, flowers, fruit, fruit of the Spirit, promise, vegetables | Comments Off

Hard Rain and Bad Timing

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it just doesn’t matter how much effort we put into a thing. Bad timing and hard rain can wash away even our best efforts. Ain’t no reason to give up, though! Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged disappointment, lawn care, loss, planting grass, rain, reseeding, sowing grass, storm | Comments Off

Life, Labor and Little Green Tomatoes

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When it seems like things are pretty tough and we’re not making any progress, we should remember that even something as simple as tomatoes take some time… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged frustration, never give up, patience, persistence, stay with it, tomatoes | Comments Off

Hands of the Wind

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether in the gentle breezes of life or the soul-shaking storm, I believe that God is always forming us, always working for our good. Continue reading →

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