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.

Of Dew and Rust and Renewal

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Never forget that though our faith may be hard-tested and hope sometimes seems to grow dim, it is in the trial that both are not only proved, but also improved! Continue reading →

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A Word to One’s Self

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Be strong, be smart, be tough, be humble… even when (especially when!) doing so seems more paradox than orthodox! Continue reading →

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Hold to Such Memories

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The longer I live, the more I treasure the memories of family gatherings and see such memories as sacred fragments. Continue reading →

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The Love of Laughter

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I have many wonderful memories of Thanksgiving when I was a kid in West Kentucky… my favorite, though… Continue reading →

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Tater Diggin’

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the dreading of a job is worse than the job itself. That might be true about digging potatoes… Maybe… Continue reading →

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The Healing Silence

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In the examination of our own thoughts, we both know and are known. Continue reading →

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Community Supper

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Singing together and watching good folks enjoy helping some good kids raise money for a good trip… now that’s a good time! Continue reading →

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Walking Along the River Road

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, if we just keep going a while longer, we’ll find a better path to where we want to be. Whatever leads us to a higher road is worth traveling. Continue reading →

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In Memory of Jon Moore–1956-2019

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There was so much I didn’t know about Jon Moore… but everything I did know made me like and respect him. Continue reading →

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Alive in the Desert

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In the midst of such vastness as the Grand Canyon, I marvel at the beauty and persistence of tiny life. Continue reading →

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