Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection

Perverse Economics

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes saving money is the most expensive thing we can do. Enduring unneccessary affliction because we’re too proud to admit a mistake is false economy. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged false economy, frugality, managing money, noisy tires, pride, quality of life, stinginess, tire care | Comments Off

A Passing Witness

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There’s something almost magical, certainly surreal, about an isolated storm that passes quickly and leaves the air fresh and clean. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, encounter with God, isolated storms, isolated thunderstorms, passing rain, rain, refreshing, summer storms, witness | Comments Off

The Mists of Morning

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A cool night following a late rain shapes the following morning with mist and quiet beauty. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, contemplation, conversation, Doniphan County KS, morning mist, peace, quiet, rural scene | Comments Off

Courting Miah

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we visit in order to be entertained and amused. Sometimes, it’s way more precious than that… Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas, grandchildren, Jeremiah Arnett, Miah Arnett, Misty Arnett, patience, small children, visiting family | 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

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

Days Such As This

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We spend such days as this
in the long gray longing
of spirits yearning for sunshine,
burning for brighter hours. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged depression, gloomy, gray, happiness, hope, promise, spring | 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