Author Archives: Doc Arnett

Unknown's avatar

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.

Driving Through the Red

When even the big rig drivers are pulling off the road, you know you’re driving in some intense rain. Of course, you should probably know that just from the intense rain! Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Driving Through the Red

Beyond Common

We need those special incidents that help us to be aware of others’ love for us and to be aware of our love for them. Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Beyond Common

Warning: Contents Under Pressure

Tending a beehive does have its risks but at least there’s the likelihood of a good payoff. Tending a cesspool? Not so much… Continue reading

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Warning: Contents Under Pressure

A Reminder of Mystery

Though we seldom embrace them with genuine joy, we need those times of testing… and the sincere and fervent prayers of others in order to endure those times! Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Reminder of Mystery

A Change of Seasons

This explosion of green and growth around us reminds us that there is a season of refreshing… if we do not give up during the droughts of our lives. Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Change of Seasons

Monday’s Prayer

Not in the mood for prayer today? This might be just the one you need! (If not, go ahead and offer it up for someone else… like me!) Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Comments Off on Monday’s Prayer

Two Men Singing in the Dark

Sometimes you look back at a moment and realize what a fine moment it was. Sometimes, you know during the moment… Continue reading

Posted in Family, Music, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Two Men Singing in the Dark

Hiking the Mountain

Sharing good memories and making new ones, being in a place of beauty with people you love… creature and creation in harmony… ahh, blessing! Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Hiking the Mountain

Observations in Extra Innings

Even an old cliche can hold powerful truth… and a baseball game can have a larger meaning. Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Observations in Extra Innings

California Morning

Whether in the familiar plains and places of the prairie or in the midst of a busy city, the presence of God is available if we seek it. Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on California Morning