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 Courage of Choice

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

You ever find yourself knowing exactly what you want to do but lacking the courage to do it? Maybe doubting that God would actually bless you doing what you want to do? Continue reading →

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Fighting Nature

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There are times when persistence is virtue and times when it is nothing more than sheer stubbornness. A cup of coffee and prayer for wisdom just might be the right way to go… Continue reading →

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In Praise of Work

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I cannot think of anything that I have or am able to do that does not rely upon the work of others. I give thanks for them! Continue reading →

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Evening Serenade

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Grown kids and growing grandkids, guitars and singing in a back yard in the shade in the fading part of a summer day feels like family and seems a bit like immortality. Continue reading →

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Academic Retreat

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in intellectual settings, it is the caring for one another that matters most and helps us focus together on the work that we share. Continue reading →

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Road Hazard

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

If some small inconvenience on our part makes things better for other folks, isn’t it worth doing? Continue reading →

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Kindness on Cowley 20

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Having a bike ride interrupted by an act of kindness on a hot day made for a better day! Continue reading →

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Riding a Low Ridge in Southern Kansas

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Absorbing the simple beauty of a summer afternoon along the backroads of Cowley County is a pretty good way to soothe the mind… Continue reading →

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So Many

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it intriguing that living on the same planet, dealing with the challenges of life, causes some people to wilt and others to flourish and grow stronger? Faith, hope and love… Continue reading →

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Of Paradox and Pleasure

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it amazing how something that happened years ago seems like yesterday and something last week seems years ago already? Continue reading →

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