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.

Walking Blind

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The God Who Loves Us comes to us, kneels beside us and touches us in gentle compassion and lifts us up to walk again. Continue reading →

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Moving in the Right Direction

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Over the years and the four major whole house renovations that we’ve done together, Randa and I have used different approaches for deciding what particular project to do first. Sometimes, it’s a matter of semi-necessity; having a functioning bathroom will … Continue reading →

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Support Members

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Doc Arnett

You cannot take away the foundation of a structure and expect it to hold secure. Continue reading →

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Vicarious Splendor

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It’s Thursday morning now and I’m still not ready to roller skate my way through a buffalo herd, but at least I can walk in the general direction of where I’m aiming. Continue reading →

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Life’s Good Blending

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Not since the days of my dissertation back in the 80’s have I felt such a sense of constant pressure and stress. Continue reading →

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Junk

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The biggest problem that I have found with storage space is that I tend to use it. Of course, there’s the usual of closets and attics with their inviting capacities. Then, there’s the room under the stairs and in the … Continue reading →

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Sideways

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The change in my prayer approach hasn’t resulted in me thinking I am now God’s gift to teachers. It hasn’t made me rich nor brought me a flood of accolades. What it has done is given me more peace before, during and after the trainings. Continue reading →

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Not Any, Not All

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Doc Arnett

None of it compares
to the glory

that shall be revealed
in us.

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Good Help

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Yes, love takes a thousand forms. But it must take form of some kind. Love unshown is love unknown. Continue reading →

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A Coming Change

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Even though it was late August in an August that had felt like August all month long, there was something different about the day. The fact that it was about fifteen degrees cooler was one thing that keenly observant souls … Continue reading →

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