Category Archives: Relationships

The Lord’s Day

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The fading of day, the feeding of swallows, intimate conversation… a good ending to a good day.
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In Memory of Vachel Murphy

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the cruelness of cancer,
faith still holds in the passing,
shared lives still bear the blessing
of those who sleep in Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged cancer, death, dying, family, hope, resurrection | Comments Off

Drifter at the Door

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding a homeless person asleep at the doors of the church just might be the best possible way to start a Lord’s Day. Continue reading →

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Of Memory and Monuments

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Doc Arnett

It is not truly honoring those we have lost when we become more focused on our own grief than on those most treasured memories. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged grief, healing, loss, memory, pain, self-torture, shrine | Comments Off

Of Risk and Reward

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

By avoiding the potential pain of rejection, we often endure agonizing loneliness. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships | Tagged emotional risk, friendliness, friends, hurt, loneliness, rejection, Relationships, reward, risk, take a chance, vulnerability | Comments Off

Two Weddings and a Fun-for-All

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a jam-packed weekend is about the best therapy there is… especially when you’ve packed it with people you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged busy, Conquer the Gauntlet, driveways, Jared Meng, Katie McKee, Katie Smith, Katrena Clarkson, Kubota tractor, marriage, Mud Run, Neil Clarkson, New Life Church, Tristan Collins, weddings | Comments Off

Could an evening at a Yonder Mountain String Band concert be something like church? Or should I turn that question around? It included a reunion with a young friend and meeting some new ones. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged acceptance, bluegrass, church, concerts, drawing near, hippy, Jacob Jolliff, Jake Jolliff, Music, newgrass, Springfield MO, worship, YMSB, Yonder Mountain, Younder Mountain String Band | Comments Off

Even Better Than Expected

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A chance reunion with a former student leads to a reflection on how God sometimes gives us something better than what we asked for. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged chance meetings, former student, healing, miracles, prayer, reunion, Wichita KS, young friends | Comments Off

For Love of the Father

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The love we show to the children of friends is love shown to them, too. “Those who love the Father, love the Son.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Anna Jolliff, children of friends, Christ, discovery, Heavenly Father, kin, kinfolk, Son of God, uncle, young professional | Comments Off

Hunting the Easter Money

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding gifts that we never outgrow takes a bit of imagination. As anyone who has discovered grace will tell you, the looking is worth the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, Easter, Easter egg hunts, Easter eggs, Gage Reed, grace, grandchildren, growing up, Hunter Reed, resurrection, rite of passage, rituals, Santa Claus | Comments Off