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.

Worry, Segregation and the Thousand Year Reign

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Doc Arnett

There are things we should worry about and things we shouldn’t. As long as we’re with Jesus, that first list is a lot shorter! Continue reading →

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Empathy and the Golden Rule

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Until I experienced the loneliness of losing my hearing, I never thought about what my dad went through. Continue reading →

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Morning Meditation in a Season Seeking Justice

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Just as plants need a deep-rooted source of water and nutrients, we rely upon things unseen. Unseen, but extremely important. Continue reading →

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Another Sad Sod Story

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Doc Arnett

When we want a greener yard but it’s hot and dry, we could wait for a better season. Or we could work ourselves silly and pay a higher water bill! Continue reading →

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Walking Through the Night

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Doc Arnett

That sweet, heavenly fragrance of honeysuckle on a summer night… ah, what delight! Continue reading →

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Last Week of May, 2020

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Humility, courage and righteousness are powerful things; blessed are the peacemakers. Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Elijah thought he was the ONLY faithful follower of God in all of Israel. Boy Howdy, was he wrong! Continue reading →

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A Good Visit in the Middle of May, 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Doc Arnett

The most time in a long time to visit with our daughter… time very well spent! Continue reading →

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Tub Time

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Doc Arnett

I love soaking in a tub of hot water… I love those times when I am so aware of God’s purpose and presence… and then, there are those other times… Continue reading →

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On the Passing of David Miley

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Doc Arnett

There is always grief in loss but there is some comfort in knowing a loved one is beyond pain and suffering. There is greater comfort in knowing we will see them again. Continue reading →

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