Category Archives: Farming

Stronger Than Drought

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Knowing when the time is right and when it is not requires great wisdom… and a bit of common sense. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged ambition, discretion, drought, mowing, sowing grass, timing, wisdom | Comments Off

Charlie Two Shirt Helps with the Hay

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A nine-year-old who will walk three miles of gravel road to help a neighbor haul hay could amount to something some day… maybe. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Farming, Humor, Work | Tagged growing up, hay, hay hauling, Kentucky, Roy Morris, Todd County KY, work ethic | Comments Off

After the Burning

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A wonder of snow cannot erase the loss of wildfire but it does bring good moisture for the greening that follows. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning, Easter, fire, Kansas, Kansas wildfire, prairie fire, resurrection, sin, smoke, snow, wildfire | Comments Off

Dogs and Cats and Other Friends

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I always wanted a dog that would lie by my bed all night, making me feel safe and comforted. I still do… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Farming, Humor, Relationships | Tagged cats, companionship, dogs, farm, friends, pets, pets on farms, rural life, Todd County KY | Comments Off

August Evening

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A cool breeze on an August evening brings a refreshing change to day’s ending. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Work | Tagged cool breeze, cool evening, evening, horses, pasture, seasons, summer | Comments Off

August Morning

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The morning sun barely burns through this morning fog, shaping a fiery red circle to the east… a smooth and easy beginning to this good day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Doniphan County KS, fog, morning coffee, pastoral scenes, rural life | Comments Off

July in Doniphan County

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even on a day so hot it could sap a dead pine tree, there is beauty in simple routines. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry | Tagged dusk, evening, heat, horses, July, summer | Comments Off

Reflections on a Winter’s Night

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A three-quarter moon at the half point of night throws its bright light across the frozen grass. I walk out past the concrete sidewalk into the shadows of the birches crumpled on the leaves and small broken branches. A northwestern … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, feeding horse, helping others, moon, philosophy, reflecting God's love, shadows, winter, winter night | Comments Off

Green Pastures

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever felt as happy as a horse in new pasture? Well, good for you!! Could others tell? Then, double-good! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, celebration, gratitude, horse grazing, horse running, horses, joy, pasture | Comments Off

True Grit

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A man who takes more pride in what his wife can do than he takes in what he can keep her from doing is more likely to have a longer life and to enjoy it more. Continue reading →

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