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.

Porch Light

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Doc Arnett

…until you focus on the actual problem, it doesn’t matter how much effort goes into counseling, therapy, institutional initiatives or altar calls.
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The Blame Game

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes I take blame with a spoon and dish it out with a shovel. Other times, I feel as if I am the only common factor in all of the troubles I think I’ve endured. Continue reading →

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Judgment Day

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Throngs of blackbirds twirl in sky dance
above the fields,
a fringe of foxtail bends in the wind,
almost white in the light of cool sun,
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Better than Predicted

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Whenever we have a choice about a day, a friend or the ending of some shared journey, we ought to choose to rehearse the memory that makes for better instead of worse.
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Shadowland

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Doc Arnett

We spend our lives in shadows,
embracing a warmth of sun
that is done too soon:
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Hurricanes & Funerals

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Doc Arnett

It is a rare thing that evil inclinations turn to good in the face of adversity. Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Doc Arnett

All that was gray and dismal disappeared in the nearness of bright sun and the kind of warm that makes you remember Indian summer. Continue reading →

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Traffic Jam

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Family controversy, car trouble, traffic aggravations, chronic illness, holiday disappointments, budget challenges, arguments, etc. are just parts of life when spread out with some intervening respite between. Continue reading →

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Multiple Symptoms of a Major Meltdown

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Sooner or later, most of us reach a point where no more warnings are necessary. It would be good if we listened before we started limping. Continue reading →

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God through the Gray

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Doc Arnett

In this morning’s strangely perfect light, every color seemed to have a soft glow. They all mingled and flowed, blending into a wonderful texture and pattern. Continue reading →

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