Category Archives: Relationships

The Easier Way

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is easy enough to find the rough,
whether on an old road often traveled
or in casual words that deserved more thought
than was given. Continue reading →

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Making a Good Day

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Doc Arnett

This seems like November:
chilly drizzle falling on a dark morning, Continue reading →

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Reach Out and Be Touched

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Doc Arnett

I’m kind of a lousy father-in-law/grandparent in some respects; Continue reading →

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Storm Sandy

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Doc Arnett

We pray for those we love and for strangers, unknown masses. We pray for divine intervention, for mercy, for sparing and deliverance.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, caring, cyclone Sandy, faith in action, family, Hurricane Sandy, love in action, storms, weather | 1 Comment

Dealing with the Neighsayers

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, listening effectively requires us to do a little bit of looking around.

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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged communicating with animals, communication, Foxtrotters, God hears, horses, listening, nicker, whinny | Comments Off

Focusing on Fruit

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Fifteen gallons of sweet, pure unadulterated apple juice. Much better than four hundred pounds of ruined apples.
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An Inconvenient Truth

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Sending money to help the lepers of India seems a less distressing arrangement than living in their midst, seeing their sores and watching the progression of the disease.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, charity, convenience, genuine religion, helping, helping Christ, homelessness, hypocrisy, the least of these | 2 Comments

A Good Blending

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Whenever we join in common purpose of doing what is good, what is kind, what is lovely, we yield a harvest better than its fruit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged apple cider, charity, cider, cooperation, defects, fruit, good works, harvest, helping others, kindness, life lessons, working together | Comments Off

In Such Times

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Doc Arnett

We hold to hope in such times as these,
knowing as surely as leaves tumble toward the earth
that not all is dearth and darkness. Continue reading →

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Cider Makin’ at the Old Folks’ Home

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It was a fine day for cider-making at the residential care facility, cloudy but warm with the full color of fall showing in the trees. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, cider making, cider mill, elderly, nursing home, old folks, residential care | 1 Comment