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.

The Best of the First

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Doc Arnett

What was it that made Abel’s sacrifice better than Cain’s? It wasn’t the meat… Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Old Ain’t Fer Sissies

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Thanks to an epidural steroid injection–and the grace of God–I can walk again without significant lumbar pain! Hallelujah! Continue reading →

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A Reasonable Imitation

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Even if we can’t perfectly duplicate the example of Christ, hopefully we can get close enough that people recognize the pattern. Continue reading →

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In Between Storms

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Life’s timing doesn’t always coincide with our schedule so it’s important to do what we gotta do and then do what we wanna do. Continue reading →

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Fresh Concrete Ain’t No Place for a Barefoot Contessa!

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Working fresh concrete while barefooted can sure help keep your shoes clean… but… there is a downside! Continue reading →

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Above the Void

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Once the foundations are destroyed, even concrete will collapse. Personality without character and culture without substance cannot endure. Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

In a world of constant change it’s important to maintain a positive focus. Continue reading →

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Payback

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Payback Years ago, when our drive home from eating out required fifteen miles of narrow, winding road, a car pulled up close behind us, lights on bright. It stayed close and the lights stayed on bright. There was a time … Continue reading →

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Sticking With It

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Years ago, another school principal and I were discussing the prides and perils of school administration.  Talk turned, as administrator talk inevitably turns, to the subject of teachers.  “You know,” she mused, “I think a big part of success in … Continue reading →

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Last Monday Morning in March

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Doc Arnett

The first hard glare of a fireball sun
breaks out from behind a blue-slate cloud. Continue reading →

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