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.

Autumn’s Cold Calling

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A hard freeze a week ago
and three days of stiff breeze
have left a skim of leaves on the lawn. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging, autumn, changing seasons, fall, getting older, leaves | Comments Off

The Truth About Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Okay, right off the bat here let me say that this is not another conservative Christian rant about All Saints Day. Nor is it yet another attack upon right-wingers. It is one man’s truth, more confession than dogma. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged All Saints Day, anger, childhood scars, druids, envy, grace, Halloween, jealousy, liberty, resentment, trick or treat | Comments Off

Cider Man

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate
the fine beauty and half-flavor of a table apple Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, apples, cider, fermenting, fruit, juice, wine | Comments Off

More Than Silver, Better Than Gold

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s hard to find a reward that goes much beyond the genuine joy of a grateful child. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged apple cider, appreciation, children, cider mill, Highland Community College, Klinefelter Farm, making cider, parents | Comments Off

A Refreshing Desolation

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Are there times when you find getting away from everybody and everthing is a good thing? The Flint Hills of Kansas offer a sense of escape, even when you’re just driving through… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, escape, Flint Hills, grass, I-35, introvert, isolation, tallgrass prairie | Comments Off

A Bit and A Few

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It is very easy for us to under-estimate the impact of the good, small things that we do, easy for us to become discouraged. Don’t ever give up on showing love to others, no matter how little return you see. Eventually, good always comes from doing good. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged doing good, donations, encouragement, giving, helping, kindness | 3 Comments

The Last Good Apple

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Pausing in between the pounding of posts
and the stretching of wire,
I saw a small hint of fire flaring
from the dark greens of late leaves
in the old apple tree in the pasture. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Nature, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged apples, autumn, late fruit, love poem | Comments Off

A Changing of Seasons

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Something like the feel of fall
came calling yesterday:
a less than pleasant wind
sending its north chill
sprawling through the afternoon, Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged fall colors, harvest, horse pasture, making the most of time, opportunity cost | Comments Off

Hold to Hope

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

n the end,
hope never relinquished
will conquer all Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged determination, encouragement, hope, power of hope | Comments Off

A Touch of Sun

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Out past Bendena,
just as I reach the low spot between slopes
and head back uphill,
the sun spills through an opening in the trees Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged autumn, Bendena KS, combines, combining, corn, cutting beans, Doniphan County KS, harvest, northeast Kansas, shelling corn, soybeans | Comments Off