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.

A Disturbing Light

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A small weather phenomenon from a passing storm completely transformed the colors all around us last evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged reflected light, reflections, strange light, sunset, transformed scenery, unusual light, weather phenomena | Comments Off

A Mighty Fine Weekend

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

What’s better than a Fathers’ Day with three terrific sons, three wonderful daughters-in-law and thirteen grandkids? Why, I’d have to be just plain greedy to even think about answering that question!! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, Dauphin Island Alabama, deep sea fishing, Fathers Day, grandchildren, grandkids, Rocked Up Charters, visiting | Comments Off

Perverse Economics

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes saving money is the most expensive thing we can do. Enduring unneccessary affliction because we’re too proud to admit a mistake is false economy. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged false economy, frugality, managing money, noisy tires, pride, quality of life, stinginess, tire care | Comments Off

A Passing Witness

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There’s something almost magical, certainly surreal, about an isolated storm that passes quickly and leaves the air fresh and clean. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, encounter with God, isolated storms, isolated thunderstorms, passing rain, rain, refreshing, summer storms, witness | Comments Off

The Mists of Morning

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A cool night following a late rain shapes the following morning with mist and quiet beauty. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, contemplation, conversation, Doniphan County KS, morning mist, peace, quiet, rural scene | Comments Off

Mountain Dew & Snickers

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We never know when some small thing we’ve done might turn into good for someone else. Even if it’s just a cold drink and a candy bar. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a good example, candy bar, cold drink, example, helping others, helping strangers, Mountain Dew, Snickers | Comments Off

A Mighty Good Get-Together

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Good food and good friends make for good times, especially when those friends are also family. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged barbecue, cookout, croquet, family gathering, get-together, good food, helping out, Memorial Day | Comments Off

A Small Inconvenience

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t helping out a dirty stranger a better witness of our love for Christ than sitting in a Sunday School class? Maybe we could do both? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged assistance, Golden Rule, helping others, helping strangers, running out of gas, stranded, Sunday School, witness | Comments Off

True Conversation

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I think our best conversations may include a fair amount of silence… even when we’re talking with God. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, silence, summer evening, talking, visiting | Comments Off

Courting Miah

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we visit in order to be entertained and amused. Sometimes, it’s way more precious than that… Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas, grandchildren, Jeremiah Arnett, Miah Arnett, Misty Arnett, patience, small children, visiting family | Comments Off