Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

The Right Formula

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Doing a 35-mile bike ride without using a hydration formula proves to be a really bad idea! Like trying to endure life without relying on God’s strength… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike ride, Comforter, endurance, Flint Hills, God's strength, Holy Spirit, hydration formula, long bike ride, pain, recovery drink, weakness | Comments Off

Wichita Sunset

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even a slight bit of light at the end of a gray day has a way of making things seem better. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, Flint Hills, I-35, Kansas, plains, prairie, sunset, truth | Comments Off

The Deceit of Duty

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Unless we are deliberate and careful, precious time during visits from those we love and cherish may be stolen by a misleading sense of duty. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged choices, duty, hospitality, housework, time, visits | Comments Off

Planting the Harvest

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Watching a couple of unsuspecting young men find out they’re each getting $1000 scholarship: pretty fine way to start a week! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bev Frank, Cowley College, giving back, helping, Jet AirWerks, Keith Humphrey, Lena Spencer, Rama Peroo, scholarship, Tina Grillot | Comments Off

Riding the Loop

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A good change in the weather, opportunity for a sunset bike ride before the next storm… How do I not do that?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Exercise, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arkansas City KS, beauty, bike, bike riding, bypass, exercise, winter bike ride | Comments Off

Blessed & Afflicted

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Caring and devoted friends sure make a radical difference in helping us manage our afflictions… especially when we happen to be married to one of them! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged afflictions, appreciation, blessings, caring, cold, flu, gratitude, head cold, nursing, Randa Arnett, sickness | Comments Off

Good Memories, Good Thoughts

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Could Facebook actually improve your mental health? Doesn’t seem likely… but a selective approach to posted memories might be a good thing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Facebook, focus on good, focus on positive, memories, photo books, photos | Comments Off

School Shooting

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in unimaginable tragedy, we see courage and compassion. There is no place too small for horror or for honor. Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Benton Kentucky, hope, horror, human spirit, humanity, response to tragedy, school shooting, tragedy | Comments Off

In the Face of Disturbing News

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the space of the unknown, there is room for sowing seeds of doubt… or of faith. I know which one has a better yield. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad news, doubt, faith, fear, God at work for the good, God's care, hope, promise, reassurance | Comments Off

Something Stronger than Blankets

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when it seems we share nothing more than the road, our concern can reach out to others. Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Flint Hills, night driving, semis, truck drivers, truckers, trucks, winter | Comments Off