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.

Defensive Driving

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It is wise to be alert to the possibility that other drivers might do something unexpected; humility would suggest the same admission about ourselves… 🙂 Continue reading →

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Light Showers in the Area

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A bit of humor can help us get through a day… even when the joke is on us! Continue reading →

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Dark Dawn

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If we search with open hearts we can find beauty–and peace–even during the storms. Continue reading →

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To Speak Among the Shadows

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There’s something very special about those long conversations with those who are both friend and family. Continue reading →

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Of Grain and Growing

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Unlike these great fields of wheat, we can bear fruit over and over again… if we do not give up on staying green and growing. Continue reading →

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A Better Reflection

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If even a dark and muddy river can reflect the shining of the sun, then it seems we, too, with our imperfections, can also reflect a brighter image. Continue reading →

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There’s Beauty in Them Thare Hills

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A cross country run can be fun and take you through some beautiful views… but it’s good to not lose sight of the trail. Continue reading →

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A Good Leading

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even though I don’t always understand the leading of the Spirit, I know that his guiding always leads to blessings… Continue reading →

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Flint Hill Flowers

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

We find what we look for and when we are too busy to look for beauty, we are too darn busy! Continue reading →

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A Short Walk in a Garden of Hearts

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A short walk with a toddler riding on your shoulders is a mighty fine way to move a day toward its slow ending… Continue reading →

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