Author Archives: Doc Arnett

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 Midnight Climber

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Turns out that sometimes a rather inconvenient time is the exactly right time to take care of a problem… or two… Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged climbing up on the roof, dripping water, furnace vent leak, midnight maintenance, rain, roof leak, roof patch, working in the rain | Comments Off

A Greater Grace

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

To show mercy and seek good for someone who has done you great harm: this is what it means to follow Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged forgiveness, grace, love your enemies, mercy, return good for evil | Comments Off

A Greater Sharing

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The depth of our relationships is formed by the depth of our sharing. In both tears and laughter, we grow closer to each other… and to our Savior. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accident, Arkansas City KS, caring, death, First Assembly of God, First Assembly of God Ark City, grief, James Newman, John Sturd, joy, Mimi, seed money, sharing, special collection, tragedy | Comments Off

Coffee with Neil

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

What’s even better than a cool morning after a hot dry spell? Sharing it with a good friend! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged coffee, Doniphan County, friends, heat, hot weather, Neil Clarkson, northeast Kansas, outdoors, refreshing | Comments Off

Keeping It Straight

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even something as simple as mowing a pasture goes better when we keep focused on the destination… or the goal, if you please. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged destination, focus, goals, keeping fixed on the goals, mowing pasture, progress | Comments Off

A Spark of Light

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Thank God for those who encourage us! You never know when a little note, or text or call might be exactly what someone you love needs… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, determination, encouragement, lifting up others | Comments Off

Golden Gloves & White Robes (Sunday School with Alex Gordon)

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Once I’ve practiced Jesus as much as Alex Gordon has practiced baseball, I’ll be able to forgive without even breaking a sweat! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged ability, Alex Gordon, baseball, compassion, Detroit Tigers, finesse, forgiveness, Golden Glove, Kansas City Royals, mercy, practice, Royals, skill, spiritual practice, talent | Comments Off

A Very Convenient Truth

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Having someone show up to do something you dreaded doing… how else can you explain that except “Divine Providence?” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction | Tagged donations, giving, helping out, neighbors, old appliances, stewardship | Comments Off

A Better Praise

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There is just a hint of coolness in this morning’s stillness and a very pleasing sense of peace… may both be yours today. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged early morning, gratitude, heat, peace, quiet, stillness, summer | Comments Off

Of Wine & Weddings

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If I could emulate what Jesus did at a wedding celebration some while back, there would have been more Merlot Saturday night… but it was a true joy anyway… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged B. J. Smith, celelbration, dancing, drinking, joy, marriage, Michelle Boucher, weddings, wine | Comments Off