Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Appropriate Measures

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Wasn’t a good idea to be drinking coffee in the kitchen with friends… so we moved out to the patio! Continue reading →

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Faith, Fear and Phobia

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A huge anticipation leads to disappointment. Lesson: walk in faith, show compassion to others, and do not put God to the test. Continue reading →

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Sojourners

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Even though I might seem to have very little in common with some of the folks I’ve given a ride to, we were at least headed in the same direction. Continue reading →

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An Uncommon Vengeance

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Have somebody do something mean to you? Here’s how to really get ’em good! Continue reading →

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A Little Taste of Things to Come

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Ah… nothing quite like a pancake supper in a small rural church on a winter evening to lift our thoughts upward… Continue reading →

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Worth the Pain

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Ever see somebody knock themselves out? I saw my oldest brother do it twice in twenty minutes. Who knew milking cows could be so dangerous? Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Farming, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged dairy farm, knocked out, milking, Richard Arnett | Comments Off

A Heavenly Reminder

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Next time you see a rainbow, tell yourself, “God put that there so he would remember a promise he made.” It’s true… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged flood, Genesis Flood, Great Flood, promises, rainbow, reminders, vows | Comments Off

Beneath the Branches

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Accidentally having disturbed a small bird from its sheltered place on a wintry morning, I resolve to be more careful. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged birds, birds in winter, fog, freezing rain, frozen fog, trees in the fog, winter morning | Comments Off

When God Says “No”

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Doc Arnett

There are times when it is impossible for God to give us what we want AND accomplish his will at the same time. Continue reading →

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Blown Opportunity-A Missed Hug

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Ever realize a little too late that someone really needed a hug? Continue reading →

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