Category Archives: Relationships

Playing in the River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know how old you have to be before playing in a river isn’t fun… but it must be a lot older than sixty! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arkansas, Ben Arnett, body surfing, Caddo River, playing in the river, playing in water, rapids, river, water, water sports | Comments Off

Following the Trail

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A spring hike in a Kentucky woods with two daughters and five grandchildren stirs old memories and forms brand new ones; all of them are good! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blooms, family tradition, grandchildren, grandparents, hiking, Kenlake Resort, spring, western Kentucky, woods | Comments Off

Things Change

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even with advanced dementia, there is still poignancy in a visit with my ninety-eight-year-old mother. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged affection, deafness, dementia, elderly, emotion, hard of hearing, Heritage Manor, hope, Mayfield KY, mother, old age, poignancy, poignant moment, resurrection | Comments Off

A Pretty Good Day

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a glorious spring day in western Kentucky and Easter dinner with a house full of grandkids… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blooms, Easter dinner, Easter eggs, family dinner, grandchildren, grandkids, spring, western Kentucky | Comments Off

Deadly Combination

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Hatred and stupidity is a damnably dangerous combination. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bigotry, Christians, F. Glenn Miller, Frazier Glenn Cross, hatred, Jews, Kansas City, KKK, Ku Klux Klan, Overland Park, prejudice, religious hatred, shooting | Comments Off

A Whispered Kiss

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A tiny girl wipes away all the weariness of a long work day for a tired young father. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged college student, college student with children, Highland Community College Wamego, parenting, working parents | Comments Off

Day of Fog and Mist

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I like the way a day like this
settles around you,
pulls a comforting shroud of gray
up close
but not too close, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, Doniphan County KS, fog, foggy day, gray day, Midwest, weather | Comments Off

Mercy Triumphs over Judgment*

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I like B. J. Smith. I like him a lot. And that makes it much easier for me to desire mercy. And those who sow mercy will reap mercy. Whether they like B. J. or not… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged B. J. Smith, basketball, Doniphan County KS, felony, forgiveness, HCC women's basketball, Highland Community College, Jayhawk Conference, mercy, NJCAA, understanding, women's basketball | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Staying in Step

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Country music, an old wooden dance hall and a little old lady in Texas provide more than entertainment on a spring evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Farming, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country music, dancing, fun, Grist Mill Restaurant, Groene Hall, moving to the music, Sam Arnett, senior citizens, Texas | Comments Off