Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Of Mice and Men*… and Me!

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Why privately embarrass yourself when you can do so in front of a bunch of other people?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged absent minded professor, Community Church of South Haven, embarrassment, forgetfulness, humiliation, preaching, self-effacing, sermon | 1 Comment

Higher Learning

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

An angry young woman learns that better choices usually yield better results. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anger, attitude, black, choices, college student, compassion, Cowley College, early finals, finals, handicap, intimidation, mercy, wise choices | Comments Off

Foundations of Friendship

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Taking time to talk–and listen–is pretty much a keystone in building good relationships. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, friends, listening, taking time to talk, talking, visiting | Comments Off

Sunday School at the Community Church

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

An unplanned mixing of generations in a Sunday School class shows that young and old share more than we sometimes realize. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged church, Community Church of South Haven, drawing together, generation gap, love of God, more than conquerors, sharing, Sunday School, testings, trials | 2 Comments

A Day to Remember

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A recollection of a milk day morning from 47 years ago stirs warm memories and a hope for good blessings… for you and me. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, December, Graves County KY, Jack Harrison, Lord's Prayer, memories, milking, warm weather, winter | Comments Off

The Frustrations of Limitation

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Doc Arnett

After last night’s episode, I’m even more convinced that “simple plumbing job” is an oxymoron. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged frustration, patience, plumbing repair, wisdom | 2 Comments

The Other Inner Child

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes finding out we aren’t as good as we think we are is exactly what we need to become better than we are. Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged basketball, competing, determination, excuses, giving up, Larry Tribble, Trenton, Trenton Elementary School | Comments Off

Full House, Full Hearts

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It doesn’t take nineteen people to make a good Thanksgiving… but nineteen people in one house can certainly make a memorable Thanksgiving! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged family time, getting together, gratitude, holiday sadness, holidays, joy, reunions, sadness, Thanksgiving | Comments Off

Home Improvement

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Over my few decades, I’ve become suspicious that the folks who are willing to offer help are more likely to find help when they need it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged colleagues, friends, helping, interdependence, loading furniture, Shane Larson, tearing out carpet | Comments Off

Uphill & Against the Wind

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we ride uphill and against the wind. It’s not easy but we can do it! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged biking, determination, gravity, keep going, persistence, wind | Comments Off