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.

Night Planting

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes even after a long, tiring day, close conversation is better than sleep. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged closeness, conversation, diet, family, night, sleep | Comments Off

Fruitful Even in the Lean Season

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even when we do not bear all of the fruit that we desire, we can still give rest and bear witness that we were created to serve others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature | Tagged blooms, freeze, fruit, fruitful, peaches, rest, serving others, shade | Comments Off

An Hour of Prevention

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Doc Arnett

He who loves his wife and wants her to return the favor must take extra precautions when sanding drywall in the house in which she lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Work | Tagged consideration, finishing drywall, making a mess, remodeling, sanding drywall | Comments Off

August Evening

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A cool breeze on an August evening brings a refreshing change to day’s ending. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Work | Tagged cool breeze, cool evening, evening, horses, pasture, seasons, summer | Comments Off

Summer Serenade

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A refreshing breeze and good friends singing under the trees… it doesn’t seem much of an exaggeration to think this is a foretaste of heaven. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Music, Relationships | Tagged friends, guitars, harmony, melody, Music, singing, summer, The Eagles | Comments Off

August Morning

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The morning sun barely burns through this morning fog, shaping a fiery red circle to the east… a smooth and easy beginning to this good day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Doniphan County KS, fog, morning coffee, pastoral scenes, rural life | Comments Off

Deeper Than the Covering

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Neither old houses nor young lives can endure without solid foundations. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anchored life, drywall, foundation, old house, plaster, remodeling, repairing old walls, sheetrock | Comments Off

The Lord’s Day

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The fading of day, the feeding of swallows, intimate conversation… a good ending to a good day.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged conversation, dusk, evening, family, Randa Arnett, Sam Arnett, sunset, swallows | Comments Off

In Memory of Vachel Murphy

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the cruelness of cancer,
faith still holds in the passing,
shared lives still bear the blessing
of those who sleep in Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged cancer, death, dying, family, hope, resurrection | Comments Off

July in Doniphan County

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even on a day so hot it could sap a dead pine tree, there is beauty in simple routines. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry | Tagged dusk, evening, heat, horses, July, summer | Comments Off