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.

Beyond Repair

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes people (and God) go beyond simply repairing something; they make it even more beautiful than it was before. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged beyond expectation, Blanche Schmidt, broken ring, excellence, jewelry repair, Lucas Schmidt, Schmidt Jewelers, surpassing expectations | Comments Off

A Tight Band

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, in order to save something of greater value, we have to sacrifice something of lesser value. Better to give up a wedding ring than lose a finger. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cutting off ring, ring, self-preservation, wedding ring, wedding ring too tight | Comments Off

Cool and Soothing Waters

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Taking a break from work to share a dip in a mountain stream with my son: priceless. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Atascadero, father and son, mountain pool, mountain stream, mountains, moving, Toro Creek Road, wildlife | Comments Off

Not Quite Paradise

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether we’re traveling through the Mojave or Walnut River Valley, it’s what we carry inside us that determines whether we live in Paradise or Purgatory. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, choices, desert, driving through the desert, heat, humidity, Mojave Desert, paradise, southwest US | Comments Off

In Gratitude, Labor Day 2019

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In this age where it seems so many worship war and wealth, let us remember and honor those whose labor provides us with our food, our clothes, our shelter… and just about everything else that we have. Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, builders, gratitude, labor, Labor Day, laborers, workers | Comments Off

Mixed Blessings

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even while I might resent having to mow the grass every three or four days, I am grateful for fresh tomatoes, sweet corn and hot, homegrown peppers.. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fresh tomatoes, fresh veggies, garden, grass, mowing, mowing the yard, rain, tired of mowing | Comments Off

More Than a Passing Blessing

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Do you know someone that just seeing them makes your day seem better?

Cool, ain’t it? Be grateful… and let them know… Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessed, gentle, good hearted, good people, kind, lucky, people who make you feel better | Comments Off

Of Work and Caring

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it wonderful how just a few minutes of serious conversation can strengthen relationships? And how strong relationships improve a working environment? Continue reading →

Posted in Hospitals & Medical Care, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged caring, colleauges, conversation, friendship, friendship at work, strengthening relationships, time for knowing | Comments Off

Neighbors in the Hood

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Guys out doing stuff on a Saturday morning, picking up the aftermath of a small windstorm, demonstrate that being a neighbor is a matter of choice, not circumstance. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged branches, caring, neighborhood, neighbors, small acts of kindness, wind, windstorm | Comments Off

A Few Seconds of Courtesy

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If waiting three or four seconds lets us show courtesy to others and provides greater safety… isn’t that time well spent? Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged consideration, courtesy, driving, patience | Comments Off