Category Archives: Family

The Bosom of Abraham

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even after the words and hugs of loved ones have faded into memory, Jesus and the Spirit continue to comfort us in our deepest losses. Continue reading →

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Of Pain and Comfort

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Surely, the loss of losing a loved spouse must rank among life’s greatest heartaches. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged brain cancer, cancer, death of parent, death of spouse, death of wife, grief, Kurt Legleiter, loss, Stephanie Legleiter | Comments Off

Old Lou

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The death/disappearance of our old Border Collie from sixty years ago… still remembered. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Death & Dying, Family, Farming, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Border Collie, death of pet, dog, farm dog | Comments Off

A Peaceful Hour

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

“Lord, when it comes our time to leave this earth, give us a peaceful hour in which to die.” Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged Antioch Church of Christ, cancer, Greg Boos, peace, peaceful dying, prayer | Comments Off

Lord as we face this dark hour, May your fierce love and awesome power Lead us gently along the way, With every step, through every day. Lord as we face this long night, May your own Spirit give us light. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged comfort, death, dying, friends, God's grace, Greg Boos, prayer, prayer for comfort, song | Comments Off

Beyond Extreme

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t there something really special about a kid refusing to give up because of severe medical issues? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Hospitals & Medical Care, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged child health, child heart disease, Garey Robinson, health, heart condition, hospital, Kennedy Robinson | Comments Off

Dollar a Blister

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Some people just saw a big pile of rubble; I saw a chance to earn my own money. At age seven… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged blisters, cleaning brick, cussing, earning, old house, trick or treat, work ethic | Comments Off

Meditation on Love

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Love labors, cares, comforts, connects… and is anchored to the very heart of God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged caring, duty, love, serving | Comments Off

Building with Josh

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Doc Arnett

My grandson and I might be building something bigger than a horse shed… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged construction, grandson, horse shed, Josh Arnett, men working together | Comments Off

Blue Baby

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

In her time of passing, my grandmother was comforted by the son who wasn’t expected to live when he was born. Continue reading →

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