Author Archives: Doc Arnett

About Doc Arnett

Native of southwestern Kentucky currently living in Ark City, Kansas, with my wife of twenty-nine years, Randa. We have, between us, eight children and twenty-eight grandkids. We enjoy singing, worship, remodeling and travel.

Support Staff

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Appreciation for the work of others is one of the greatest contributions we can make in our workplace… and in our churches and other families. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, encouragement, gratitude, Tough Mudder Missouri, volunteers | Comments Off

Through the Waters

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Playing with a small granddaughter in a swimming pool reminds me that the arm of our heavenly Father will always rescue us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ann Marie Arnett, granddaughter, grandkids, Papa Doc, Papa God, swimming, swimming pool, trust, trusting God | Comments Off

Pool Play

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is something very satisfying in realizing that our children carry on our traditions with their children, something that resonates deep within us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ann Marie Arnett, Christie Arneet, Daniel Arnett, granchildren, playing, pool, Reese Arnett, swimming | Comments Off

Warrior Dash Tennessee

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I doubt that a three-mile mud run fits everybody’s idea of family fun but there’s a more important race that we all run together. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged family, Mud Run, Pulaski TN, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

An Ancient Pleasure

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the very thing we anticipate turns out to be disappointment. Sometimes, it’s even better than we imagined! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arnett, family get-togethers, Hohenwald TN, Mud Run, Pulaski TN, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

Extra Innings & Birthday Traditions

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There are all kinds of ways to celebrate a sixteenth birthday; having your favorite baseball team win a playoff game for the first time in twenty-nine years has to be one of the best! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged birthdays, candles, Hunter Reed, Royals, sixteenth birthday, Wild Card game | Comments Off

The Joy of Anticipation

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

What do new carpet, a mud run in Tennessee and heaven have in common? More than you might guess! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anticipation, Ben Arnett, Billy Parker, Christie Arnett, Hohenwald TN, Jeremiah Arnett, Misty Arnett, mud runs, new carpet, new master bedroom, reunion, Sara Bynum, Susan Arnett, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

Setbacks, Adaptation & the Corn Belt

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I spent most of last week in St. Charles (the one in Illinois, not Kansas), participating in a workshop along with several of my colleagues from Highland Community College (the one in Kansas, not Illinois.) The AQIP Strategy Forum was … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adjust, AQIP, attitude, changing plans, Chicago, dealing with frustration, flexible, Higher Learning Commission, Midway Airport, O'Hare Airport, Strategy Forum, travel | Comments Off

God’s Will

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

“This is God’s will.” The words carry such weight, such strength, such power. Sometimes they are spoken from the desire to comfort, sometimes from the urge to afflict. Sometimes they soothe the spirit, ease the aching heart. Sometimes they provoke … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged choice, consequence, free will, God's will, philosophy, providence, submission, theology | Comments Off

The Evidence of Experience

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Doc Arnett

In the experience of genuine worship, the Unseen becomes more real than what is seen. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Divine Presence, evidence of God, fellowship in worship, Neil Clarkson, spiritual experience, worship | Comments Off