Author Archives: Doc Arnett

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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 Mighty Fine Weekend

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

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Perverse Economics

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

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A Passing Witness

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

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The Mists of Morning

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

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Mountain Dew & Snickers

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

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A Mighty Good Get-Together

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

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A Small Inconvenience

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

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True Conversation

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

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Courting Miah

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

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Harmony

I cannot adequately describe the delight I take in sharing music with my children… but I have to try. Continue reading

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