Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection

Topeka Rain

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Doc Arnett

There is a calm beauty in summer rain in the city’s night, a gentle soothing. Continue reading →

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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

Jam Band Dance Pit

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Doc Arnett

the calming thunder of bass,

the stirring riffs of mandolin,

the crystal clinking of banjo,

mellow merging of flat-picked acoustic guitar

and the sweet careening of fret-less fiddle.
Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Music, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged acoustic, banjo, bass, dance pit, fiddle, Gillioz Theatre, jam band, mandolin, Music, musical instruments, Springfield MO, YMSB, Yonder Mountain String Band | Comments Off

I Saw the Sun Rise in the West

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I saw the sun rise in the west. That’s right; I was looking to the west and I saw the sun rise between seven and seven-thirty p.m. In the west. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged airplane, explanation, illusion, miracles, natural phenomena, sunrise, wonder | 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

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

Groundhog Season

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Doc Arnett

That confounded groundhog may have another week of winter weather waiting for us but this week is spring, spring, spring! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, good times, good weather, groundhog, spring, weather forecast, winter, winter weather | Comments Off

Toward Home

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the beauty of our blessings, even in our peaceful moments, we can be thankful and yet remember the challenges that others face. Continue reading →

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Holding Tight on the Long Nights

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Like old oak trees holding to dead leaves on a winter night, a good stubbornness can carry us through the tough times. Continue reading →

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