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.

Apple Time

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Doc Arnett

If you grew up in southern Kentucky during the 1950’s, there is an important distinction between “apples for the horse” and “horse apples.” Continue reading →

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Ah, Troubles

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Doc Arnett

But in the dark aloneness, when our deepest hurts are most our own, we bare ourselves before our Maker, wounded, weakened, ashamed and angry of our suffering. Continue reading →

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Meditation on Darkness

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Doc Arnett

But I have had enough experience with the darkness to see its draw and understand that pain can reach a point where almost any risk seems worth taking. Continue reading →

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Horse Sense

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

There’s always a reason for anything that other people do. Most of the time, that reason makes sense from a certain perspective. Continue reading →

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Storm Change

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The late evening sun shone through the torn places in a slate blue cloud, forming fiery platinum rings at each hole. Continue reading →

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Rest That Works

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Even while we may continue in the midst of work, God often brings some sort of change that eases our burden. Continue reading →

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Getting There

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Theology at times seems to me like trying to explain the universe to a tree frog. I have found faith much more satisfying than theology. Continue reading →

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Setting the Braces

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The edges blur
in this tired light
and I am ready for rest. Continue reading →

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Fencing the Horse Pasture

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The man who works with me
is not here because of pay or promise
but because of friendship, Continue reading →

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A Good Change

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I closed my eyes and thought of season’s change for a moment, remembering leaves turning and tumbling. Air crisp like fresh apples and clean as a mountain spring. Air that defines the boundaries and invites you beyond them. Continue reading →

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