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.

The Listing of the Spirit

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Doc Arnett

One of the great witnesses of God’s presence is found in our bearing the fruit of the Spirit.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bearing the fruit of the Spirit, fruit of the Spirit, God's grace, God's leading, God's love, Holy Spirit, indwelling of Holy Spirit, mercy | Comments Off

The Witness of Common Wonders

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When cool evening air lightly brushes against my face,
I close my eyes in the quiet of this place… and know that you are here. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged evidence, evidence of God, God in nature, presence of God, reminders of God, wonders | Comments Off

Supercell

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The beauty and power of a summer storm hold both promise and threat. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cumulonimbus, daily bread, fear, power, storms, summer storm, supercell, thunderstorm | Comments Off

Prayers and Fritters

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Doc Arnett

An unexpected bit of sharing with a stranger at a Casey’s pastry cabinet brings a sense of strong connection. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple fritter, cancer, Casey's, conversation with stranger, Freeda Holladay, lymphoma, sarcoma | Comments Off

Tough Job

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Getting old, corroded metal parts pulled apart is hard work. So is letting go of powerful addictions. But… both are possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged addiction, bad habits, corrosion, Holy Spirit, liberation, old equipment, old hay rake, penetrating oil, repentance, sin, stuck parts, working on hay rake | Comments Off

The Bosom of Abraham

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even after the words and hugs of loved ones have faded into memory, Jesus and the Spirit continue to comfort us in our deepest losses. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged Bosom of Abraham, Boulder to Birmingham, comfort, Emmylou Harris, friendship, grief, Holy Spirit, intercession, Jesus Christ, loss | Comments Off

Nightfire and Sunrise

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The slow colors of a low fire, a light breeze, and time shared with someone you love… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fire, marriage, patio, Randa Arnett, sunrise | Comments Off

Of Pain and Comfort

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Surely, the loss of losing a loved spouse must rank among life’s greatest heartaches. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged brain cancer, cancer, death of parent, death of spouse, death of wife, grief, Kurt Legleiter, loss, Stephanie Legleiter | Comments Off

Planting in the Hard Places

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Doc Arnett

An old parking lot seems an unlikely spot for a tomatoe garden… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged challenges, garden, gravelly soil, obstacles, planting, planting in tough places, rocky dirt, tomatoes | Comments Off

Mowing Pasture

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Doc Arnett

What looks like nothing but weed infested pasture could be abundant hayfield… given enough work and God’s blessing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged brome, bushhog, bushhogging pasture, hay, mowing pasture, regeneration, rehabilitation, sumac, weeds | Comments Off