Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

In Praise of Teaching

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

My life has been and continues to be blessed by many teachers; may God bless them as well! Continue reading →

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In Praise of Gentleness

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Gentleness may be an art more praised than practiced, but it is a fine art nonetheless. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Season of Dry

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Until we have seen a thing in all its seasons, we do not know it. Even a waterfall may have its dry times… Continue reading →

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Blackberry Winter

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, just when things look really promising, some sort of adversity shows up. Keep going! Blackberry Winter doesn’t last forever… Continue reading →

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Things That Matter

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Interviewing skills aren’t nearly as important to me as a candidate’s values… and job skills. Continue reading →

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Pep Talk

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How we think about and speak about others says more about us than them… and affects our health and happiness. Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Psalm

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I actually felt like I was supposed to speak this to the congregation Sunday morning but maybe I was just supposed to share it today! Continue reading →

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Sprouted in Stone

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Though a tree may sprout in stone, that is seldom a place of thriving. Yet, there is always hope when we choose wisely… Continue reading →

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Shakespeare in Kansas

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Amazing things happen when talented and passionate people work together under talented and passionate direction. Continue reading →

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City View

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Doc Arnett

City lights reflecting from the river, cars passing in the street, beauty and pain exist side by side… Continue reading →

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