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Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation
Hidden Transgressions
Not getting caught isn’t nearly as good as not having done it… Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged Cowley County KS, dumping, responsibility, secret sin, trash
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Training Time
Seeing the challenges and frustrations in our lives as training for greater spirituality doesn’t make them fun; it can help us appreciate them more. Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged crawl space, Mud Run, mudruns, soreness, training
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About the Neighbors
When it comes to quality of life, the neighborhood you live in might be more important than the city… Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged neighborhood, neighbors, St. Joseph Missouri
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The Blessing of Frustration
Sometimes, it’s through the blessing of frustration that we find a better way of doing things. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
Tagged a different route, alternate path, cleaning tools, finishing drywall, frustration
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The Noise of Hope
While I certainly believe there should be a sense of reverence, a church doesn’t have to sound like a funeral home. Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship
Tagged children, children in church, church, church family, rural churches, rural congregation
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A Better Light
There are times in life where there is no easy, pleasant way to make things better. That might be exactly when the effort matters most. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged attic, attic work, home improvement, lighting, making things better, wiring
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Tougher Than the Weather
Never underestimate the power of showing up… especially when it would be easy not to… Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged attendance, bad weather, blizzard, church, encouraging others, showing up, support, weather, worship
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The Hard Truths of Winter Remodeling
While it might be true that the best things in life are free, most of the pretty good ones take a lot of hard work! Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
Tagged challenges, cold weather, perseverance, persistence, winter
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Lifting Those in Darkness up to The Light
Those struggling with discouragement and depression need a special lifting to The Light. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged darkness, depression, despair, discouragement, lifting up others
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Reflections by Doc Arnett 