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.

Walking the Dog

If we walk softly and keep our eyes open, we may encounter some fine wonder while we are doing the most mundane things. Continue reading

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Autumn Calling to Labor and Rest

The beauty of cool quiet mornings calls us to both rest and labor; the coming of harvest and the beauty of ripened fields. Continue reading

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Old Fools and Little Children

Take a bunch of thin, weak strips of wood and glue them together: you get a piece that is very strong. Like a bunch of flawed people joined together by faith, hope and love… Continue reading

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Tree Huggers and Bold Sharings

An unexpected sharing from a stranger revealed a very unexpected source of calm and soothing fragrance. Continue reading

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A Bit Short of the Peak

If we wish to have a greater view, we must take a higher perspective… even if it’s a tough climb sometimes! Continue reading

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In the Midst of Fire & Granite

To stand atop a mountain and take in the span of grandeur, and remember the hand of God is both strong and gentle… Continue reading

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A Preliminary Eulogy

Just in case no one has the time or inclination or just needs a starting place when it’s me lying in the flowers… Continue reading

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Ambience

Watching folks stand around and visit together is kind of like watching the wind making waves on tall grass on the side of a sunny hill… Continue reading

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Goodness Born of Tragedy

Cowboys riding through water five feet deep, people wading to houses, truck drivers pushing through floodwaters… courage, love and unity… Continue reading

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Message from the Passed

Have you ever received a message from a dead person? I did this weekend! Continue reading

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