Category Archives: Relationships

Reflections on National Hospital Week

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether it’s a nurse or a maintenance worker, a therapist or a physician, a cook or a surgeon, pharmacist or housekeeper, there’s not any job in a hospital that doesn’t matter. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Hospitals & Medical Care, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aids, custodians, doctors, hospitals, housekeepers, lab techs, maintenance workers, National Hospital Week, nurses, records keepers | Comments Off

Faith More Powerful than Hostility

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I don’t have David’s confidence that “Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear.” But I am pretty sure things will work out in the long run… Continue reading →

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The Laughter of Old Men & Little Children

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not exactly what Jesus meant by “bring those kids to me” but at least making little children laugh doesn’t contradict the notion! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged entertaining small children, grandkids, laughter, little children, love, old men, playing with kids | Comments Off

Meeting Amos

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Snacks-$4.85; Gas-$58.00; Meeting Amos Michael Arnett when he was only four days old-yeah, you know… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged birth, distance, grandbaby, grandchild, infant, Jeremiah Arnett, Misty Arnett, Murray, Murray KY | Comments Off

Sports Cliches and Judgment Days

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

One of the most maddening things about March Madness is hearing the same old sports cliches a dozen times a day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 110%, effort, giving our all, judging others, judgment, Judgment Day, mercy, one hundred and ten percent, throne of judgment | Comments Off

Better than Oatmeal

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Doc Arnett

According to Quaker Oats, a bowl of their product is a great way to start your day and lower your cholesterol. Choosing to be our best self might be an even better start! Continue reading →

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Riding the Long Hills and Singing in the Dark

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Singing old hymns together in the car gave me good memories of my dad… and much more. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Music, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a capella, driving at night, Freeda Holladay, gospel songs, Horton's Chapel Church of Christ, hymns, Muhlenberg County, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, singing, singing in the car, Todd County, western Kentucky | Comments Off

Think Not Too Lightly of Life’s Little Things

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In the same way the least bit of light can shine through the darkness, our kindness and encouragement can lift the hearts of others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, encouragement, hope, light, moon, others, shadows, small things | Comments Off

The Fine Art of Apology

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Know someone who just can’t ever admit they’re wrong about anything? Only one thing you can do for someone like that… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged admit mistakes, apology, arrogance, honesty, humility, making mistakes, pride | 2 Comments

Something Deeper, Stronger, Better

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something… in all that is truly good… something stronger than the storm… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged after the storm, caring, giving, helping, holy, kindness, love, pure, righteous | Comments Off