Category Archives: Family

The Lord’s Day

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The fading of day, the feeding of swallows, intimate conversation… a good ending to a good day.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged conversation, dusk, evening, family, Randa Arnett, Sam Arnett, sunset, swallows | Comments Off

In Memory of Vachel Murphy

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the cruelness of cancer,
faith still holds in the passing,
shared lives still bear the blessing
of those who sleep in Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged cancer, death, dying, family, hope, resurrection | Comments Off

Two Weddings and a Fun-for-All

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a jam-packed weekend is about the best therapy there is… especially when you’ve packed it with people you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged busy, Conquer the Gauntlet, driveways, Jared Meng, Katie McKee, Katie Smith, Katrena Clarkson, Kubota tractor, marriage, Mud Run, Neil Clarkson, New Life Church, Tristan Collins, weddings | Comments Off

For Love of the Father

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The love we show to the children of friends is love shown to them, too. “Those who love the Father, love the Son.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Anna Jolliff, children of friends, Christ, discovery, Heavenly Father, kin, kinfolk, Son of God, uncle, young professional | Comments Off

Hunting the Easter Money

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding gifts that we never outgrow takes a bit of imagination. As anyone who has discovered grace will tell you, the looking is worth the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, Easter, Easter egg hunts, Easter eggs, Gage Reed, grace, grandchildren, growing up, Hunter Reed, resurrection, rite of passage, rituals, Santa Claus | Comments Off

Mirror, Mirror, in My Desk

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the old days, love managed to find its way around the rules. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Betty Sharp, Dale Sharp, Doniphan County KS, falling in love, Golden Anniversary, old school, old schoolhouse, Randolph Creek, Randolph Road, wedding | Comments Off

Family Prayer

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Bound together in love and faith, a family faces a loved one’s uncertain future. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged faith, family members, healing, hospital, Mary Johnson, sickness, Vachel Murphy | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged elderly couples, night, old lovers, snow, trees, woods | Comments Off

Gift Basket

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The woman who teaches her son to do laundry, blesses herself, her son and her daughter-in-law. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged folding clothes, laundry, men and laundry, teaching children responsibility | Comments Off

Seed Money

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Gratitude, planning, dedication, purpose: that’s a good combination at any age and I’m delighted to see it in our granddaughter! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christmas gifts, granddaughter, grandkids, gratitude, oatmeal cookies, planning, purpose, roasted peanuts, stewardship, thank you card, thank you letter | Comments Off