Category Archives: Poetry

Among the Shadows of Old Boulders

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is not often the easy view of others that gives us a true understanding of the loads they carry. It takes more than accidental knowing, something more like caring. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged boulders, burdens, empathy, Flint Hills, Grouse Creek, Grouse Creek bottoms, lives of others, perception, river bluffs, rocks, troubles | Comments Off

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

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

Prayer While Riding Through the Flint Hills

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Seeing the quiet beauty of the Flint Hills reminds me of Him who has made such places. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged adoration of God, Flint Hills, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, prairie, Savior, worship | Comments Off

Bike Ride to Maple City, Kansas

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even a bit of whimsy may lead to wisdom: is it worse to miss your destination or find you were already there and didn’t know it? Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bike riding, Cowley County KS, cycling, destination, Grouse Creek, Maple City KS, navigation, prairie, whimsy, Williamson Ranch | Comments Off

Of Fire and Ice

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes a thing that is a curse to some is a blessing to others. Like when a winter storm relieves the threat of wildfire… Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fire, grass fire, ice, prairie fire, rain, sleet, wildfire, winter storm | Comments Off

A Thursday Blessing

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I pray that this day’s rising
finds you warm and rested,
ready for whatever lies before you. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, compassion, invocation, light, loving others, mercy | Comments Off

Of Pain and Beauty

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even at the end of a long, tiring day, going a bit out of our way for beauty is well worth the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, bike ride, Cowley County KS, Flint Hills, nature | Comments Off