Category Archives: Farming

A Touch of Sun

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Out past Bendena,
just as I reach the low spot between slopes
and head back uphill,
the sun spills through an opening in the trees Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, Bendena KS, combines, combining, corn, cutting beans, Doniphan County KS, harvest, northeast Kansas, shelling corn, soybeans | Comments Off

The Smell of Dreams

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

After learning to ride almost before she learned to walk and having to give up her horse when she was fifteen, it took Randa forty-five years to get back to this dream. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cal Noyons, clinic, dreams, gelding, horses, marriage, sacrifice | Comments Off

Sunday Afternoon Tea Time

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

In this two hours’ time, we learn more about each other than in two years of church meetings. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, church members, fall day, fellowship, growing in love, home visit, horses, knowing others, visiting | Comments Off

A Hint of Autumn Comes to Doniphan County

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The ridge beyond the ridge
barely shows in its darker tinge
against the fringe of smooth slate
that waits for the breaking of day Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, brome, corn, crops, dawn, Doniphan County, fall, fog, hay, Kansas, mist, morning, northeast Kansas, scenery, soybeans, Wolf River | Comments Off

Holding the Rare Moment

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

This animal could kill me
with a single kick
but he doesn’t even twitch
as I kneel beside him, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dawn, full moon, gelding, horses, Rocky Mountain gelding, Rocky Mountain horse, trust, vulnerability | Comments Off

Rain Dance

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

For such a rain as this, we should offer sacrifices in the temple.
Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, crops, dance, drought, gratitude, joy, rain, rain dance, relief, slow rain, Thanksgiving | Comments Off

A Chance of Rain

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A full moon sets a ruffled glow
showing through the clouds,
a vague and veiled testimony
like the hazy kiss of fog against the face. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged drought, evidence, existence of God, fog, mist, northeast Kansas, rain, understanding | Comments Off

Taking Back the Good

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

At the point of reclamation, regaining control of what has been surrendered is not an easy task. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged burning, burning brush, mowing, raking, rehabilitation, taking control, weeds | Comments Off

Morning Swims

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Back then, in the early bends
of summer mornings
we hid our swimming trunks
in the old tobacco barn
next to the pond. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged farm pond, growing up, pond, rebellion, rural life, swimming | 1 Comment

Witness of Morning

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I love these spring mornings that come just before the heat of summer: a low, soft mist hanging above the pasture in the flats beside the creek, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, Creator, dawn, hope, morning, morning mist, mornings, peace, sunrise, testimony, worship | Comments Off