Tag Archives: evidence

The Witness of Common Wonders

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When cool evening air lightly brushes against my face,
I close my eyes in the quiet of this place… and know that you are here. Continue reading →

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A Contemplation of God

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Though all the universe testifies of the existence of God, his fullest revelation is expressed in Christ. Continue reading →

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A Chance of Rain

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A full moon sets a ruffled glow
showing through the clouds,
a vague and veiled testimony
like the hazy kiss of fog against the face. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged drought, evidence, existence of God, fog, mist, northeast Kansas, rain, understanding | Comments Off

I was pretty sure it was a myth, this so-called “runners’ euphoria.” Supposedly, at some point in a run, or a workout, in response to sustained physical exertion, the brain releases dopamine and endorphins and that release triggers a sort of pleasurable feeling that’s like, well, euphoria. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Christian devotions, doubt, evidence, exercise, experience, God, Holy Spirit, peace, runner's euphoria, skepticism | 1 Comment

Holding to Hope

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Doc Arnett

There is, sometimes,
a fine line between hope and madness,
a keen edge between the ledge of despair
and believing
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The Witness of a Greater Light

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Doc Arnett

I love the look of a winter moon,
barely past full,
just that slight slump of the middle
suggesting it is only slightly less
than the night before.
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Sufficient Evidence

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Not even Jesus’ contemporary enemies dared say that it was all hoax and hokey-ness. Not even the ones who hated him so much they wanted him dead.
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