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.

The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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Making It through the Tough Spots

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Seems like every fall the coming winter is going to be really horrible… until it actually gets here. Dire predictions help you endure a great many things that never happen. Continue reading →

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Too Many Too’s

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems like I’ve got so many excuses I can barely keep up with them all! Continue reading →

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Bucky

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Not every physical flaw has to be fixed; learning to live with our “defects” is an important skill. Continue reading →

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Friday Nights

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Doc Arnett

A young man pushing a bicycle in the cold darkness of a rainy winter night… the opportunity to do good is not always convenient. Continue reading →

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Prayer for a Friend

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I wrote this for a friend yesterday. Perhaps you know one who could use it today. Continue reading →

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Convision Experience

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Realizing you need help can come easy or hard, simple or painful. When the same becomes scarier than the change… you’re probably ready. Continue reading →

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Coasters

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the lowly coaster soaks up water to protect an expensive table, we have friends who protect others from our little emotional outbursts. Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Winter Rain

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the gleaming white of ice on the face of freezing bluffs, the hard times of our lives sometimes leaves us with a greater beauty than the easy times. Continue reading →

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Non-Selective Memory

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Man, if I could forget hurts, wounds and disappointments as quickly and easily as I can forget where I put Randa’s truck keys, I’d sure be a happier guy! Continue reading →

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