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.

Road Break

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even with the sounds of big trucks rolling by, there is a sense of peace in the miles of almost-open range in the Flint Hills. Continue reading →

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Testing

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it’s not just the heat… or the humidity… that oppresses us. How do we prove our faith even in this? Continue reading →

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After the Highs

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you can think of things for which to be grateful when you’re tired, filthy, sore, itching and aching, then it should be pretty easy at other times, right? Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even when the job is tough, we make it even tougher with our own mistakes. But… it can still work out! Continue reading →

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Through Passing Darkness

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes in those dark days I find it helpful to remember Who Has Made Me… Continue reading →

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Born in the USA

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If claiming to love God and hating my neighbor makes me a liar, might there be a similar conundrum with rebellion or resenting authority? Continue reading →

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Indentured Servants-Part I

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Kind of funny, isn’t it, how much easier it is to talk about being a servant in Bible class than it is to actually live it? Especially when you’re working for someone who doesn’t really seem to appreciate you… Continue reading →

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Of Sprouting and Growing

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Doc Arnett

We are not always meant to achieve our growth in the place where we are first planted… Continue reading →

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Stevie Nicks & The Old Rugged Cross

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A funeral playlist of fine old gospel and Stevie Nicks sure speaks of an interesting life, don’t you think? Continue reading →

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An Odd Thing

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If a tiny cactus can somehow survive alone in a strange place, perhaps I should remember that God’s power and plan transcend temporary circumstances. Continue reading →

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