Tag Archives: God

An Altar of Light

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Doc Arnett

There are prayers
spoken through open eyes,
praises given through lifted hearts, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adoration, adoration of God, beauty, creation, Creator, dawn, feeding horses, foxtrotter, God, morning sky, nature, rural scene, worship | 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

Finders, Keepers

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Doc Arnett

So, Gramma Randa being the imaginative woman she is and Hunter being over at our place yesterday, she suggested I take Hunter fishing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Atchison State Fishing Lake, bass, bluegill, Christian devotions, family, fishing, God, grandchildren, grandkids, grandsons, spiritual insight, summer | Comments Off

Under the Curse

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Doc Arnett

I guess that at least in some ways, it seems easier to blame God for the messes we find ourselves in rather than to accept that responsibility ourselves. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Adam and Eve, blame, choices, Eden, God, Highland Community College, responsibility, the curse | Comments Off

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.
Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged evidence, faith, full moon, God, hope, light, moon, moonshine, optimism, presence of God, sun | Comments Off

Gloom, Despair and Agony

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Doc Arnett

It’s true that stuff happens and some of it is pretty awful. Some of it is just unpleasant. And, an awful lot of it is just different from what we’d like it to be. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold front, computer virus, conspiracy, destiny, devil, disappointment, God, providence, weather | Comments Off

Amish Hay

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Farmland spreads out for miles,
remarkably green in the heavy heat of August. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Farming, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged alfalfa, Amish, children, christianity, God, hauling hay, hay, heat, leading, light, religion, scripture, summer | Comments Off

Dark Waters

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The breach sent floodwaters rolling across fertile farmland and forced residents of the area to leave. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged flooding, floodwaters, God, levee breach, levees, perception of God, rivers | Comments Off

Prisoners of Love

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Love delivered in some way other than according to the fantasy of the individual is not accepted, enjoyed or even acknowledged. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged God, God's love, interpretation, liberation, love, motivation, needs, psychology | Comments Off

Promises of the Wind

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Doc Arnett

“All of work
will one day
have its reward.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Farming, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged childhood, dairy, dairy farm, duties, God, growing up, labor, rewards, work | Comments Off