Tag Archives: Jesus

Every Idle Word

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Doc Arnett

When Jesus calls a group of people “a bunch of snakes” and then warns about unforgivable sin, it kind of catches your attention, eh?

And then, he lets us know that we need to watch what we say… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, blasphemy, christianity, every idle word, faith, give an account, God, hypocrisy, Jesus, out of the abundance of the heart, responsibility, serpents, snakes, social media, unpardonable sin, watch what you say | Comments Off

Wrong End of the Shovel

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Doc Arnett

Some days we feel invincible, like we could dig a hole even if we had to use the wrong end of the shovel. Other days, brushing our teeth is an accomplishment!

How we respond to one another in all situations relfects our faith and affirms our relationships. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Apostle Paul, bear one another's burdens, Bible, burdens, caring, carry your own load, chores, christianity, compassion, faith, fatigue, God, helping one another, housecleaning, independence, interdependence, Jesus, overwhelmed, Paul, responsibility, sharing, tentmaker | Comments Off

Sad news on a rainy day gives way to a brief interlude of beauty in mid-afternoon. Rising mists after a storm lead to the forming reminder of God’s grace and the intercession of the Spirit with “groanings too deep for words.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, Christ, comfort, creek, death, Donna Ganger, faith, fog, grief, hope, intercession of the Spirit, Jesus, mist, mourning, murder, nature, Peter's Creek, Renee Good, sadness, tragedy, woods | Comments Off

Two Soldiers, Two Chains, and One Angel

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Doc Arnett

A homespun version of Peter’s escape from prison brings up lessons about prayer, faith, and God’s deliverance.

With a bit of humor thrown in… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Acts 12, angels, Bible, chains, christianity, deliverance, escape, faith, God, Herod, Jesus, miracles, Peter, prison, Rhoda | Comments Off

Empty Plates & Empty Chairs

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Doc Arnett

For most, holidays bring a mix of joy and tears. Embrace both, give thanks for the good, seek healing for each loss, do not let the Past rob you of Today’s joy. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, food, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christmas, comfort, faith, family, gifts, gratitude, grief, healing, holidays, hope, Jesus, joy, love, peace, resurrection, reunion, sadness, stockings, Thanksgiving | Comments Off

Thoughts from Above the Porch

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Marveling at the moon in night sky with passing clouds, I think I might understand why some worship what is made rather than The Maker… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged clouds, Creator, fame, God, greed, idolatry, Jesus, Maker, money, moon, night sky, pagan, power, sex, worship | Comments Off

High Goals & Lumps of Coal

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

“Made to be like God.”

Wow! What a statement Paul gives to remind us of our purpose in Christ. “True righteousness and holiness.”

High goals, yes, but we have the Spirit of God working within us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, christianity, doctorate, faith, God, God at work in us, high goals, holiness, Jesus, lofty ambitions, made to be like God, new creature, Ohio State University, PdD, righteousness, true religion | Comments Off

Harvest Rain

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Doc Arnett

The blessing of gentle rain, falling slowly on dry earth, brings refreshing and nourishing growth. As does receptive reading of the Scriptures. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, Bible study, christianity, faith, God, harvest, horse pasture, Jesus, northeast Kansas, pasture, rain, reading scripture | Comments Off

A Sunday Blessing

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Doc Arnett

May this bright Lord’s Day morning
Create a fresh forming in us all:

A renewed sense of grace
To face this day, this week, this life; Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged benevolence, blessing, blessing for cursing, Christ, christianity, faith, Golden Rule, grace, invocation, Jesus, obedience, strangers | Comments Off

Turning It over to the Lord

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Jenny turned her worry about writing some bad checks over to the Lord… Just wait until you read what he did next! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged AA, bad checks, bad choices, Bible, faith, God, God's care, Jesus, prayer, trust in the Lord, turn it over to Jesus, turn it over to the Lord | Comments Off