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.

Divine Intermission

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There can be a bit of madness in trying to figure out what God is up to in our lives… Continue reading →

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Answering the Call of Beauty

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I am so used to listening for God’s voice in the call of Duty that I forget that he also uses the voice of Beauty to call us to a different path. Continue reading →

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Tough Choices

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Any choice that violates integrity should be an easy choice to make… but it’s right important that we don’t let our pride or prejudice pretend to be “integrity.” Continue reading →

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Hidden Transgressions

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Not getting caught isn’t nearly as good as not having done it… Continue reading →

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Training Time

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Seeing the challenges and frustrations in our lives as training for greater spirituality doesn’t make them fun; it can help us appreciate them more. Continue reading →

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About the Neighbors

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to quality of life, the neighborhood you live in might be more important than the city… Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Frustration

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it’s through the blessing of frustration that we find a better way of doing things. Continue reading →

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The Noise of Hope

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While I certainly believe there should be a sense of reverence, a church doesn’t have to sound like a funeral home. Continue reading →

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A Calm and Hopeful Fog

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the dense closeness of last night’s fog, I could imagine angels singing to shepherds in the mist… Continue reading →

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A Better Light

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There are times in life where there is no easy, pleasant way to make things better. That might be exactly when the effort matters most. Continue reading →

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