Category Archives: Poetry

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

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

A Reminder of Hope and Light on a January Morning

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in the chilling gray of winter, there is Light and warmth in God’s quiet Presence. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, darkness, depression, faith, God's presence, gray, hope, light, reassurance, winter | 1 Comment

A Glaring Sun on a Frozen Day

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the view of a thing is better than the experience… yet even on a frozen day a grateful heart can find its way to giving thanks. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged blading snow, clearing driveway, cold, snow, tractor, wind chill, winter | Comments Off

Passing through the Flint Hills in Late Autumn

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Doc Arnett

In the vastness of the Flint Hills, I marvel at the courage and hope of the homesteaders, those whose determination wanted something more than easy lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged determination, Emporia, farming, Flint Hills, homestead, hope, Kansas, pioneer, plains, prairie, ranching | Comments Off

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

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 Duties of Friendship

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you have friends like this, give thanks and be grateful. If you are a friend like this… give thanks and be grateful! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged duty of friendship, encouragement, friends, friendship, gratitude, support, thankful for friends | Comments Off