Category Archives: Relationships

The Long Count

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some folks go quickly, it seems like Mom is dying one pound at a time… Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging parents, dying mother, facing death, Gower, Herndon, long life, Ruby Arnett, Trigg County KY, west Kentucky | 1 Comment

A Loving Punch in the Gut

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One friend who will tell you the truth is worth more than a hundred who are happy to join your little pity party. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a friend closer than a brother, Don Riley, friendship, good friends, honesty, self-pity, Tom Hale, true friendship, William Jolliff | 1 Comment

Illusions of Healing

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It is the nature of humans to confuse temporary relief or improvement with genuine solution; that’s why they keep buying duct tape. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged abuse, AC repair, addiction, air conditioner, broken lives, change, counseling, fresh breeze, hot air, rehabilitation, relief, Sharp's Heating & Cooling, sin, solutions | Comments Off

What’s better than a Fathers’ Day with three terrific sons, three wonderful daughters-in-law and thirteen grandkids? Why, I’d have to be just plain greedy to even think about answering that question!! Continue reading →

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Mountain Dew & Snickers

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We never know when some small thing we’ve done might turn into good for someone else. Even if it’s just a cold drink and a candy bar. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a good example, candy bar, cold drink, example, helping others, helping strangers, Mountain Dew, Snickers | Comments Off

A Mighty Good Get-Together

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Good food and good friends make for good times, especially when those friends are also family. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged barbecue, cookout, croquet, family gathering, get-together, good food, helping out, Memorial Day | Comments Off

A Small Inconvenience

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t helping out a dirty stranger a better witness of our love for Christ than sitting in a Sunday School class? Maybe we could do both? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged assistance, Golden Rule, helping others, helping strangers, running out of gas, stranded, Sunday School, witness | Comments Off

True Conversation

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I think our best conversations may include a fair amount of silence… even when we’re talking with God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, silence, summer evening, talking, visiting | Comments Off

Courting Miah

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we visit in order to be entertained and amused. Sometimes, it’s way more precious than that… Continue reading →

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Harmony

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I cannot adequately describe the delight I take in sharing music with my children… but I have to try. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas, Arrowhead Canoes & Cabins, Caddo River, campfire, Glenwood Arkansas, guitars, harmony, singing, songs, strangers, Warrior Dash | Comments Off