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.

Amish Hay

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Farmland spreads out for miles,
remarkably green in the heavy heat of August. Continue reading →

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Restoration

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Doc Arnett

We sat out on the east porch last night, alone in the heat of brick and stone. With darkness clothed around us, we felt the day leaving. There was the least stir of a breeze, a slight rustling of leaves … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Faith

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Doc Arnett

We will all, in whatever ways and with whatever responses, further experience the gleanings and meanings of this life we are given. Some carried in the soft breathing of loved ones’ sleeping and others in the prayers of early hours.
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Shady Character

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Temperatures nearly twenty degrees lower brought a very welcome change, particular to the masonry crew that has been working on the new porch/entry on the south side of the administration building. Continue reading →

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Precious Memories

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I doubt that we have any notion at all of how many times we have been lifted up in his arms, how often he has tenderly closed his eyes and drawn us close, delighting in the closeness and aching for the day when we will see him as he is. Continue reading →

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Tall Grass

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Doc Arnett

While Grandpa shoveled out a trench for the foundation block, Susan sang and painted in the shade of a pine tree. Daniel went to sleep, soothed by the sounds and motions of his mother’s nearness.
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Getting There

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Doc Arnett

There is something about a happy baby that draws attention and touches people. Continue reading →

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Come On In

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Our friend, Jesus, is no less eager to receive us as his guests. No matter how late it is. Continue reading →

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Here It Comes

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It may be that today’s heat index will indeed reach the projected one-hundred-and-twelve degree mark. Continue reading →

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Rest from the Storm

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the Lord brings us refreshing in the midst of our labors and sometimes we have to work on in the drenching sweat and sapping heat. Continue reading →

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