Tag Archives: presence of God

The Sun Is Still Shining

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

We would do well to avoid allowing our immediate surroundings and circumstances to shape our view of the Eternal One. Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged evidence, evidence of God, God in nature, presence of God, reminders of God, wonders | Comments Off

Tub Time

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Doc Arnett

I love soaking in a tub of hot water… I love those times when I am so aware of God’s purpose and presence… and then, there are those other times… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged awareness, faith, God's leading, God's presence, presence of God, soaking in the tub, tough times | Comments Off

Peace Beneath the Raging Waters

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even in the midst of loss, there is hope. Even in the midst of destruction, new lives are formed. Even in the flood, Living Water brings life. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged flood, hope, peace, prayer, presence of God, rain, seasons, storm, tornado, trust | Comments Off

Hiking in the Dark

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When fatigue tugs at our limbs and exhaustion etches into our joints, he who has shaped our path will still give us strength. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Exercise, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bright Angel Trail, exhaustion, Grand Canyon, hiking, Mark Flickinger, presence of God, providence, South Kaibob Trail, strength, tired, training, weary | Comments Off

California Morning

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Whether in the familiar plains and places of the prairie or in the midst of a busy city, the presence of God is available if we seek it. Continue reading →

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Two Places at Once

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It doesn’t take a big group to have a mighty fine worship experience as long as you know how to be in two places at once. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Music, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship | Tagged Jaylon Baldwin, Leah Baldwin, Music, praise and worship, presence of God, Randa Arnett, singing, wherever two or three are gathered together | Comments Off

Wednesday

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

An acrostic for “Wednesday,” hoping we each make a good day today! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged acrostic, blessing, Hump Day, loving and kindness, presence of God, Wednesday | Comments Off

The Wind

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Those are the days that scare me,
the days when I rely most
on knowing the Hand I cannot feel, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged depression, God, motivation, presence of God, the Spirit | 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