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.

Tougher Than the Weather

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Never underestimate the power of showing up… especially when it would be easy not to… Continue reading →

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The Hard Truths of Winter Remodeling

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While it might be true that the best things in life are free, most of the pretty good ones take a lot of hard work! Continue reading →

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Lifting Those in Darkness up to The Light

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Those struggling with discouragement and depression need a special lifting to The Light. Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Dark

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When fatigue tugs at our limbs and exhaustion etches into our joints, he who has shaped our path will still give us strength. Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Glory

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When we leave the easy path and follow the leading of the Light, we will sometimes find unexpected glory illuminating the most common things. Continue reading →

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Another Fine Mess

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Draining the swamp can be a pretty messy job… but there is stuff that leaves a stain that’s worse than mud! Continue reading →

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Copperheads & Conversations

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There are certain types of beauty best appreciated from a comfortable distance… or only in pictures… Continue reading →

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An Easy Lift

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I figured if I was walking in that hitchhiker’s shoes after a long day of work… I’d rather be riding in a car! Continue reading →

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A Dog of Two Tales

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A close encounter with an aggressive dog on a hiking trail might trigger more than adrenalin… Continue reading →

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The Power of One

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Doc Arnett

The power of hope often begins with one person. The belief of one therapist opened up a completely different life for one autistic child… and his family. Continue reading →

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