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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.Re-Purposing
The old driveway was long ago covered by grass, after Highway 7 was re-routed to pass by on the south instead of the north side of the house. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged animal self-grooming, northeast Kansas, old driveway, rabbits
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Retaining Wall
Emerging leaves of locust flinch and dip
in the very slight breeze of this nearly still morning. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged boundaries, croquet lawn, dirt, new grass, protection, retaining wall, stone, stone block
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Not Yet Beyond Hope
This story begins with an unhinged door being blown out of its frame by a gust of southern wind. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged dead plant, flower pots, hibiscus, hope, Purple Heart plant, renewal, repotting
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The Insight of Experience
Ripples of breeze stroked the thick brome, weaving patterns of silver in the early evening sun. The horses stepped along, seed stalks so tall they nearly brushed their bellies. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged Atchison County, belief, chocolate Rocky, experience, learning to ride, northeast Kansas, quarter horses, riding horses, skeptic
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Witness of Morning
I love these spring mornings that come just before the heat of summer: a low, soft mist hanging above the pasture in the flats beside the creek, Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged beauty, Creator, dawn, hope, morning, morning mist, mornings, peace, sunrise, testimony, worship
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Cool Risings
A few cows move through the mist of morning
in the pasture beyond the highway.
Heavy dew has formed on the thick grass,
leaving a dull silvery look. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged cows, Doniphan County, fog, heavy dew, Kansas, mist, morning
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A Change in the Night
In the night, though,
the wind passed on,
leaving this quiet dawn of still branches
and gentle sky, Continue reading →
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Tagged breeze, grass, heat, planting, re-seeding, watering the lawn, wind
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Different Views
We sat on the deck, enjoying our drinks and watching the muddy Missouri roll along underneath the three bridges that connect Kansas and Missouri at this particular point. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged appreciation, Atchison, bridges, horses, Kansas, Missouri River, Mueller's, perspective, riding lessons, supper
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Lord’s Day Afternoon
Such are the chances taken
when the temporary lies of temperature
tempt us into thinking we can escape the season.
Continue reading →
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Tagged relaxing, shade, spring afternoon, trees
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The Finer Points of Law
The Missouri Highway Patrol has this amazing courtesy information program. For only ten dollars, one of their many friendly patrolmen will arrange a personal conversation with you, no matter how urgent your trip or time frame. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged headlights, lights and wipers, MHP, Missouri, Missouri Highway Patrol, outstanding warrants, traffic violation, warrants, wipers
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Reflections by Doc Arnett 