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.

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

Raising the Shade

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a slight shift in our perspective makes a complete difference in what we see. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, early morning, outlook, perspective, point of view, positive outlook, sunrise | Comments Off