Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

The Humility of Desperation

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps you have a sense today of someone in greater need of prayer than you expected. Well, if that’s the case and no one else comes to mind: I’m your huckleberry! 🙂
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aloneness, desperation, hubris, humility, independence, praying for others, pride, seeking help | Comments Off

Long Ride after a Long Week

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It might not be for everyone, but a long bike ride after a long week of tragedy and stress was just the “rest” I needed. Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports, Work | Tagged bike ride, Cowley County, cycling, Dexter KS, escape, Grouse Creek, Grouse Creek Road, peace, tragedy | Comments Off

Beyond Fire and Pain

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when I cannot fathom the present moment, I will trust the coming hours to him who holds all things. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged endurance, faith, fire, God's will, hope, loss, love, peace, submission, trusting God, wisdom | Comments Off

Living in the Fire Zone

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Living in a place where the level of fire danger rating includes the word “Catastrophic” requires a different mindset. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged emergency, grass fire, prairie, preparation, ranch, readiness, reality, western Kansas, wildfire | Comments Off

Of Sparks and Embers and Raging Winds

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A burnt yard, scorched deck and losing a few sections of fence is nothing compared to having your home burned to the ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged destruction, fire, fire department, house fire, Jimmie Moreland, Lisa Moreland, loss, Matt Moreland, Pat Moreland, prairie fire, wildfire, wind | Comments Off

Beauty and the Beast

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

If your kidneys need a good jolting, I recommend a bike road across 322nd Road, west of US-77. Rough riding aside, it’s still nice farm country. Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged biking, Cowley County KS, endurance, prairie, riding, rough pavement, wind farms | Comments Off

Scalped Scones

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Some mistakes are still edible and deciding whether to throw away homemade scones is a tough call! Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged baking, caramel glaze, church, Community Church of South Haven, food, mistakes | Comments Off

Rising in the Mist

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

… all the reasons for hope are shackled in the seed… until the needs of planting and harvest… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, enduring, eternity, fall, harvest, planting, promise, seasons, spring, storms, summer, winter | Comments Off

Disappointment Still Stinks

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Hanging around it for over sixty years hasn’t made me like it any better, but I have got a little better at dealing with it… Continue reading →

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Good News after a Long Day

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love it when you get to see a leader give other people credit and share the glory? Continue reading →

Posted in College, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Cowley College, encouragement, generosity, humility, leadership, sharing | Comments Off