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.

Charlie Two Shirt Helps with the Hay

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A nine-year-old who will walk three miles of gravel road to help a neighbor haul hay could amount to something some day… maybe. Continue reading →

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A Mid-Week Blessing

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

May this good day bring you good–good that blesses you and others. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Doc Arnett

For the first time in over fifty years, I did not call my mom, send a card or flowers. I did think about her, though. A lot. Continue reading →

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The Next Town Over

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Field trips are a key component of education, from pre-school to post-graduate! Continue reading →

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In Praise of Teaching

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

My life has been and continues to be blessed by many teachers; may God bless them as well! Continue reading →

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In Praise of Gentleness

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Gentleness may be an art more praised than practiced, but it is a fine art nonetheless. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Season of Dry

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Until we have seen a thing in all its seasons, we do not know it. Even a waterfall may have its dry times… Continue reading →

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Blackberry Winter

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, just when things look really promising, some sort of adversity shows up. Keep going! Blackberry Winter doesn’t last forever… Continue reading →

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Things That Matter

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Interviewing skills aren’t nearly as important to me as a candidate’s values… and job skills. Continue reading →

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Pep Talk

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How we think about and speak about others says more about us than them… and affects our health and happiness. Continue reading →

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