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 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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A Green Valley in the Heat of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Unexpected beauty offered its own bit of respite on a searing summer day… and a fitting metaphor for our travels as well. Continue reading →

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In Times Such As These

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

To live with a rugged and determined gentleness, to forego the ways and weapons of the world, to truly follow the Christ is never easy… but is always worth it. Continue reading →

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Time Worth Spending

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Both decency and democracy are founded upon truth and integrity. Time spent in the company of those who value such things is time well spent. Continue reading →

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Home Grown Goodness

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Doc Arnett

If the memories of homegrown tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, heart-raw prayer and wonderful worship have faded, it’s probably time for fresh experience. Continue reading →

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Mo’ Drama (FaceApp)

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Looks like FaceApp is all the rage now… but, hey, I already know what I’m going to look like when I get old… Continue reading →

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Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

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Out of the Blue

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Although the unexpected can sometimes be unpleasant or embarrassing, we need reminding from time to time that much of this life is not under our control. Continue reading →

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Easy Alternatives

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we put up with what we have because it seems like too much work to change it. I might convince myself I’m being “tolerant” when really I’m just being lazy… Continue reading →

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Resting in the Shadows of the Moon

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sitting on the deck with the one you love, talking about things that matter and watching the moon–there are worse reasons for staying up late! Continue reading →

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