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.

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

True Grit

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A man who takes more pride in what his wife can do than he takes in what he can keep her from doing is more likely to have a longer life and to enjoy it more. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged careers, control, feminism, fulfillment, horses, Randa Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett, training horses, women, women's liberation | Comments Off

More Than “Brother Charlie’s Wife”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One month ago today I sat in the chapel at JH Churchill funeral home in Murray, KY beginning what would be the family’s final good-by to our 99 year-old mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The service began with a song that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged Arnett, Charlie Arnett, eulogy, Freeda Holladay, memories, preacher's wife, Ruby Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett | Comments Off

Fresh in the Pan

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Last night as we were crossing the river headed back home from Saint Joe, we had a quite pleasant and completely unexpected little surprise. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aromas, chemicals, compassion, Elwood, kindness, Saint Joseph MO, smells, south Saint Joseph | Comments Off

The Right Stuff

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The idea seemed so brilliant at the time I could barely contain myself. With a minimum of effort, I would improve the thermal efficiency of the bedroom and provide a slight bit of soundproofing as well. What a great idea! … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction | Tagged expanding foam, Foam, Great Stuff, insulation, remodeling | Comments Off

A Soothing Comfort

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Like a gentle dawning on a peaceful day, so is the comfort of those who love us in our times of grief. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, creek, dawning, Doniphan County KS, grief, loss, Randolph Road, sympathy | Comments Off

A Shifting of Seasons

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the shifting of the seasons comes so subtly you can barely tell; this was not one of those times! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, apples, autumn, changing seasons, corn, crops, fall, harvest | Comments Off

Block Party

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Think maybe a block party at a low-income housing unit might be a better way to reach out to people than hanging pamphlets on the door? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apartments, Blair House Apartments, Blair KS, church outreach, New Life Church, outreach, poor | Comments Off

My Dad Is Bigger Than My Dad

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Until we believe in a God who likes us, we will never delight in Him. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Dad, Daddy, Daddy God, father image, God, God as father, notion of God, theology | Comments Off

A Greater Dawning

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is great beauty in the dawning of a late summer morning, but an even greater beauty in store for those who will inherit the earth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged beauty, resurrection, the meek, the meek shall inherit the earth | Comments Off