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.

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged adopted family, children, friends, Highland Community College, Katie Collins, love, Shayne Wahlmeier, toddlers, Tristan Collins, Ty Collins, tykes | Comments Off

A Bit of Heaven

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If Love endures in heaven beyond Faith and Hope then being with people we love must be at least a hint of Heaven. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged friends, heaven, time together, visits | Comments Off

Ch-Chh-Chuhh-Changes

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Whether we embrace change or hate it or do both at the same time, we need something solid that will help us to endure and thrive through it all. Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged automation, displaced workers, economic impact, factories, faith, global economy, hope, love, manufacturing, robotics, values | Comments Off

A Careful Walk

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A day begun in seeking wisdom, lived in deliberate thoughtfulness and reflected on with genuine gratitude has a very good chance of being a very good day! Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged earth, gratitude, peace, philosophy, stewardship, wisdom | Comments Off

A Healing Walk

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A fresh walk on an ancient path can lead us to more than a great view, even on a dismal day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged creek, healing, hiking, Kentucky River, Lexington KY, Raven Run, restoration, stream, Susan Arnett Parker, Susan Jane Arnett, walks, woods | Comments Off

Big Roy

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

He taught me how to swim, pop wheelies on a tractor and how to build a fort with bales of hay. Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged big brother, birthday, brothers, Paul Arnett, siblings | Comments Off

A Sure and Certain Pain

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

No matter how deep the hurt or how sharp the pain, there is always hope for healing if we choose to believe in its possibility. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged emotional pain, healing, hope, self-concept, separation, visiting, visiting loved ones | Comments Off

Absolutely No Regrets

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

I may have made enough mistakes to ruin a dozen lives but there’s one thing I have never regretted… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad choices, compassion, mistakes, pride, regrets, self-righteousness | Comments Off

Arrows of Emotion

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Some situations may be more likely to trigger certain emotions… but we choose which emotions to focus on. Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged choice, choice and consequence, consequence, emotion, emotions, good choices, mental health | Comments Off

The Other Warriors’ Dash

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

With a little cooperation and a bit of imagination, we can make great memories even on a dreary day. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged exercise, Lexington MO, mud runs, rain, running, running in the rain, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Kansas City | Comments Off