Tag Archives: reassurance

A Touch of Fire

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A touch of fire singes the fringesOf the fraying edges of a cold gray dayIn the corner of Kansas. Thin bits of ice glaze the rails of the round penWhere the pair of geldings send steaming breathInto the last shredsOf … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, horses, Kansas, northeast Kansas, peace, reassurance, storms, sunset, truth | Comments Off

In the Face of Disturbing News

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the space of the unknown, there is room for sowing seeds of doubt… or of faith. I know which one has a better yield. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad news, doubt, faith, fear, God at work for the good, God's care, hope, promise, reassurance | Comments Off

A Reminder of Hope and Light on a January Morning

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in the chilling gray of winter, there is Light and warmth in God’s quiet Presence. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, darkness, depression, faith, God's presence, gray, hope, light, reassurance, winter | 1 Comment

A Mighty Wind

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

There’s something about such a fine, sudden change that brings cheer and hope. It sends a sense that even the deepest cold can be broken by something stronger, something better. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged chinook, heaven, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, hope, promise, reassurance, reminders, severe cold, warm wind, winter storm | Comments Off

Peaceful Risings

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Some mornings,
our rising comes early
and we wake to gentle dawn,
our hearts as at rest
as silent silhouettes of elm and locust Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged all things work together for good, anxiety, faith, peace, reassurance, sleep, sunrise, trust, worry | Comments Off

A Warm Cleansing

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Doc Arnett

I have been lost in better moments,

standing in deliberate surrender,

surrounded by sharing,

hands lifted toward heaven,
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Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adoration, cleansing, hot shower, hot water, inspiration, praising God, reassurance, relaxation, worship, worshippign God | Comments Off

The Ancient of Days

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Beyond the bluffs and the bare-branched ridge,

in the thin cut between the over-hanging shroud

and the blackness of frozen ground,

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Posted in Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged feeding horses, hope, presence of God, reassurance, sunrise, winter sky | Comments Off

Beyond the Struggle

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I sometimes struggle to release myself from my own plans and believe that he has included me in his. Beyond that struggle lies the place where peace passes understanding and where I can live the abundant life.

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Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged calm, confidence, faith, God's care, hope, peace, reassurance, trust | Comments Off