Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection

Somber Beauty

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The slightest trace of pink
colored the curls of clouds
low over the ridge
just past the creek;
the least bit of light
leaking from a hidden rising. Continue reading →

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Winter Blessing

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

To be safe in spite
of a sheath of ice
that covers everything visible
for hundreds of miles, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessed, cold, gratitude, harsh weather, ice, ice storm, safe, warm, winter | Comments Off

Heading Home

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

As I drive south from Highland,
I see more than a hint
of coming cold
in the long flat of gray
spreading all the way east to Troy. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold front, Hiawatha KS, Highland KS, northeastern Kansas, skies, sleeping, sunset, Troy KS, warmth, wife | Comments Off

Options

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Among the most miserable choices we make is the one to stay where we are, keep doing what we’re doing, and gripe incessantly about it. Continue reading →

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Mosaics

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

If we want to give and gain greater satisfaction in the workplace, we need to make time and place for friendships to form. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged beauty, Boomer's Holton, colleagues, conversation, friends, getting closer, Holton KS, ice storm, northeast Kansas, prairie grass | Comments Off

Climate Change & Challenge

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Across its ranges, terrains and changes, this planet exudes evidence of imbalance and imperfection. Its shakings, quakings, rumblings and rattlings show us that we are not in a world at peace with itself, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged climate change, Haiphan, hurricane, Jesus, peace, Philippines, submission, the Carpenter, tornado, turmoil, typhoon, violence, war, weather, weather change | Comments Off

Hang In, Hold On, and Let ‘er Rip, Tater Chip

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Doc Arnett

For some short season of disappointment, some brief testing, we usually figure we can just grit our teeth for a spell, clench the core muscles and hang on for a bit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold, cold front, cold spell, determination, encouragement, endurance, faith, hope, perseverance, weather, winter | Comments Off

Autumn’s Cold Calling

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A hard freeze a week ago
and three days of stiff breeze
have left a skim of leaves on the lawn. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging, autumn, changing seasons, fall, getting older, leaves | Comments Off

The Truth About Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Okay, right off the bat here let me say that this is not another conservative Christian rant about All Saints Day. Nor is it yet another attack upon right-wingers. It is one man’s truth, more confession than dogma. Continue reading →

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Cider Man

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate
the fine beauty and half-flavor of a table apple Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, apples, cider, fermenting, fruit, juice, wine | Comments Off