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 Sharing of the Centuries

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Doc Arnett

For all of those who have shared, and will continue to share in these expressions of love and mercy, I give thanks. Continue reading →

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What Shall I Grieve?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

My mother was granted release from the prison of flesh last evening. She was 99 years old and died peacefully with some family members present. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, grief, grieving, mother's death, mourning, rejoicing, Ruby Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett | 2 Comments

Even in Darkness, Light

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One of Mom’s favorite scripture quotes is “all things work together for good for those who love the Lord.” Finding comfort in that today… Continue reading →

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At River’s Edge

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes in their last hours on this earth, it seems others can see things that we cannot… Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged dying parents, end of life, mother, Ruby Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett | 2 Comments

The Aftermath of Suicide

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There are many tragedies in this world and few departings from it that do not involve at least some degree of sorrow and sadness. Even when we can see the release that death brings from some long lingering disease, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, David Harrington, empathy, Pat Harrington, sorrow, suicide, survivors, sympathy | Comments Off

Feeding After the Storm

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Evening has a special peace–and beauty–after a storm has passed. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged clouds, grass, locust tree, moon, storm, sunset | Comments Off

Driving through the Storm

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is a sort of odd pleasure, for me, in driving through a thunderstorm… a bit like facing life’s challenges. Continue reading →

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When Opportunity Seems Like an Oxymoron

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It is not the degree of difficulty that separates good choices from bad choices; it is the likelihood that persistence will yield a harvest worthy of the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living | Tagged challenges, effort, God's will, obstacles, opportunity, opposition, persistence, philosophy, Satan, Satan's opposition | Comments Off

The Right Thing at the Right Time

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever seen circumstances that seemed impossible suddenly take a turn and then just work out better than you dared hope? Continue reading →

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The Duke

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

His ancestors donated the land for Duke University and his step-father flew a private jet for the King of Saudi Arabia… at least that’s what this hitchhiker told me! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Barry Duke, Duke University, Hiawatha KS, hitchhiker, hitchhiking, Prince Farouk, strangers | 1 Comment