Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Thoughts from Above the Porch

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Marveling at the moon in night sky with passing clouds, I think I might understand why some worship what is made rather than The Maker… Continue reading →

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Morning Moon

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A full moon setting on an early, chilly morning, brings images of peace and comfort. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fall, full moon, grass, harvest, harvest moon, horses, pasture, rest | Comments Off

High Goals & Lumps of Coal

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

“Made to be like God.”

Wow! What a statement Paul gives to remind us of our purpose in Christ. “True righteousness and holiness.”

High goals, yes, but we have the Spirit of God working within us. Continue reading →

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Sand and Sandals

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Lessons learned from wearing sandals in the wrong setting led to better choices for mud run footwear. And, sometimes, for choosing a different path. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged choices, exercise, footwear, good decisions, hiking, hiking boots, mud runs, mudruns, pebbles in your shoe, preparation, sandals, shoes, sports, travel, walking | Comments Off

Something to Think About

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The power of positive thinking wasn’t a twentieth century notion; a Jewish tentmaker wrote about it nearly two thousand years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beautiful things, good things, hope, light, love, peace, positive thinking, warmth | Comments Off

Harvest Rain

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The blessing of gentle rain, falling slowly on dry earth, brings refreshing and nourishing growth. As does receptive reading of the Scriptures. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, Bible study, christianity, faith, God, harvest, horse pasture, Jesus, northeast Kansas, pasture, rain, reading scripture | Comments Off

Morning Chores Under a Broken Sky

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I like the way the morning sky
bleeds through the branches…

A quiet beauty speaks peace and reminds me that we are called to peace… and to love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, chores, clouds, horses, love your enemy, love your neighbor, peace, sunrise, trees | Comments Off

Second Thoughts

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Tackling a huge project leads to second thoughts… and gratitude that God never gives up on us! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged corrosion, endurance, God's patience, He who begun a good work in you, patience, removing old paint, repainting, repairing horse trailer, rusted metal | Comments Off

Repairing and repainting a horse trailer takes a lot of work! And it’s critical to properly repair any damaged or rusted areas before painting. Similar to the work of rebuilding a life… Continue reading →

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Tough Transitions

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Doc Arnett

While I don’t know of a good way to lose a loved one to death, some are certainly worse than others. In all cases, God’s grace and mercy sustain us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cancer, comfort, death, dying, faith, grief, hope, life, loss, love, protracted suffering, tragedy, trauma | Comments Off