Category Archives: Relationships

A Hint of Consideration

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A trucker’s Jake Brakes got me to thinking early this morning about how easy it is for us to become so absorbed with our own interests and activity that we fail to take time to think about how a particular thing might affect others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged compression braking, consideration, disturb, flatulence, Jake Brakes, noise, Paul Arnett, Scotty Burleson, sleep, truck driver, trucker, trucking | 2 Comments

A Good Start

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Love may have a thousand voices and ten thousand expressions, but homemade biscuits are one of my favorites! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Family, Farming, Relationships | Tagged breakfast, cooking, food as love, good memories, growing up, homemade biscuits, mom, mother, wife | Comments Off

Hard Work

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

After three years of “work in progress,” Randa finally has a completed… and completely remodeled kitchen! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged determination, focus, kitchen remodeling, new kitchen, persistence | Comments Off

In Memory of Juanita Harrison

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Doc Arnett

But what was miraculous in my adolescent eyes was that the Harrison children clearly delighted in their parents and cheerfully adopted their best traits. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Antioch Church of Christ, Browns Grove KY, eulogy, Jack Harrison, Juanita Harrison, memory | Comments Off

A More Accurate Account

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

While childhood stories might become “fantasized” to some degree, our personal testimony should never be glorifed. Sometimes, we wrestle with demons. Sometimes, we lose. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Christian witness, dairy farm, growing up, honesty, memories, Paul Arnett, religion, testimony, Todd County KY | Comments Off

A Difficult Phrasing

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Doc Arnett

We live in a world of both blessing and cursing. Joy and heartache often tumble in on each other. One grandchild is born, another, yet unborn, dies. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged birth, celebration, death, joy, miscarriage, pain, Sam Arnett, Sara Jane Arnett, sorrow, Susan Jane Arnett | Comments Off

Storm Path

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A massive ice storm makes a parent worry about children and grand-children. Faith and grace help overcome the anxiety. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas, children, destruction, grace, grand children, ice storm, Kentucky, mercy | Comments Off

Heading Home

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

As I drive south from Highland,
I see more than a hint
of coming cold
in the long flat of gray
spreading all the way east to Troy. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold front, Hiawatha KS, Highland KS, northeastern Kansas, skies, sleeping, sunset, Troy KS, warmth, wife | Comments Off

Traveling for Thanksgiving

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Driving over twelve hundred miles in one weekend can be exhausting… and worth every mile to enjoy the company of those you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged food, grandkids, holidays, relatives, Thanksgiving, touch football, tradition, visiting | Comments Off

Holiday Plans

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Even the days that start earlier than we expected can be good days. Hope this one is full of goodness for you! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, cider, Gage Reed, grandchildren, holiday traditions, Hunter Reed, meals, reunions, Thanksgiving, visits | 2 Comments