Category Archives: Relationships

Gritty Conversation

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A mundane conversation at a rock pile leads to conviction of the heart and inspiration. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Profiles, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering, Work | Tagged attitude, choice, conviction, faith, gratitude, gravel hauling, Mike Davis, tragedy | Comments Off

Networking

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Doc Arnett

People who love people are the loveliest people in the world. Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Work | Tagged Cabela's, friendly, networking, sales, sincerity | Comments Off

Waffles in Heaven?

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Doc Arnett

“… After all, much of Jesus’ ministry was done around a table!” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, food, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged influence, pancakes, ritual, Saturday morning, sharing food, sitting at table, students, tradition, waffles | Comments Off

Proof of Life

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

When love, romance or relationship are on the verge of collapse, small choices really matter! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged drifting apart, dying romance, loss of love, love, love on the rocks, marriage, romance, saving marriage, separation | Comments Off

Hard Work on a (Not So) Hot Day

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Having two friends show up to help build fence on a hot July day is a mighty fine blessing… even if it isn’t such a hot day! Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged building fence, farm life, fencing, friends, hot weather, Kansas | Comments Off

Mark Phillips & The Last Ride

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, you don’t even realize the last time you do something. Other times, every detail is etched into memory. Continue reading →

Posted in College, Death & Dying, Relationships, Sports | Tagged ALS, Can-Am, Coach Phillips, coaching, Harley, influence, Lou Gehrig Disease, Mark Phillips, motorcycles, Naomi Phillips, pole vaulting, riding Harleys, track | Comments Off

Sowing the Seed

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A pasture project draws me deep into memories of my dad and my growing up. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Gardening, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Charlie Arnett, cultimulcher, imitation of God, imitation of parent, pasture, planting pasture, sowing grass, sowing seed, Todd County KY, working ground | Comments Off

Ups and Downs

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

In a world of constant change it’s important to maintain a positive focus. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, comparison, contrasts, light and dark, weather | Comments Off

Payback Years ago, when our drive home from eating out required fifteen miles of narrow, winding road, a car pulled up close behind us, lights on bright. It stayed close and the lights stayed on bright. There was a time … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged driving, kindness, payback, turn the other cheek, vengeance | Comments Off

A Mighty Fine Hello

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love how reunions with old friends make you feel like you just saw each other last week? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged friendship, good friends, heaven, reunion, seeing friends | Comments Off