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.

Chaplin Nature Center

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A walk in the woods on a summer morning… there are certainly worse ways to start a day… Continue reading →

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A Dream of Dark Waters

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

It was a strange dream, both disturbing and comforting. We can survive what we cannot conquer… and that’s kind of like conquering! Continue reading →

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A Unilateral Truce

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

It might be that showing mercy to ourselves frees us to show greater mercy to others… Continue reading →

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Reassurance & Redemption

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

To hear the laughter of small children and to be a part of their delight must bring us closer to knowing God… Continue reading →

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A Powerful Calling

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If we keep our eyes open and respond with love to the needs we see around us, we fulfill God’s calling in our lives… no matter where we are. Continue reading →

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A Fine Legacy (Dennis Strange)

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When even strangers can see that you are a person who loves people, you might be Dennis Strange’s kind of people. Continue reading →

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A Reluctant Blessing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance encounter with a white-haired woman during worship leaves us both with unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

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Grindstones & Gratitude

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If we don’t deliberately let others know that we appreciate them, how will they find out? Continue reading →

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He Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere (Guy Clark)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Guy Clark is probably the best songwriter you never heard of… his music touched my live and the lives of my wife and my kids. Continue reading →

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Tree Trimming

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Small distractions can sprout up in our lives. Let alone, they can grow into trees that completely disrupt and destroy our best aims. Continue reading →

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