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.

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Of Naming Rights and the Nature of Rivers

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Driving through the Kansas River valley on our way to a wedding in Manhattan got me to thinking… maybe rivers and marriages have more in common than I thought. Continue reading →

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