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.

My First Poetry Book

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I am happy to announce that after thirty years of serious writing, my first poetry book has been published. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christian poetry, comfort, empathy, grief, heartache, hope, loss, Poetry, solace, sorrow | Comments Off

Drifter at the Door

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding a homeless person asleep at the doors of the church just might be the best possible way to start a Lord’s Day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged church, drifter, helping others, homeless, homeless man, hospitality, kindness, New Life Church, stranger | Comments Off

Of Memory and Monuments

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Doc Arnett

It is not truly honoring those we have lost when we become more focused on our own grief than on those most treasured memories. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged grief, healing, loss, memory, pain, self-torture, shrine | Comments Off

Of Risk and Reward

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

By avoiding the potential pain of rejection, we often endure agonizing loneliness. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships | Tagged emotional risk, friendliness, friends, hurt, loneliness, rejection, Relationships, reward, risk, take a chance, vulnerability | Comments Off

Topeka Rain

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Doc Arnett

There is a calm beauty in summer rain in the city’s night, a gentle soothing. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Capitol Plaza Hotel, hotel, insomnia, KBOR Conference, KBOR Data Conference, night rain, rain, summer, summer rain | Comments Off

Two Weddings and a Fun-for-All

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a jam-packed weekend is about the best therapy there is… especially when you’ve packed it with people you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged busy, Conquer the Gauntlet, driveways, Jared Meng, Katie McKee, Katie Smith, Katrena Clarkson, Kubota tractor, marriage, Mud Run, Neil Clarkson, New Life Church, Tristan Collins, weddings | Comments Off

A Hope of Roses

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even when it seems that all that shows is hopeless, hope yet lies beneath the surface. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged hope, miracles, pruning, restoration, roses, spring | Comments Off

Jam Band Dance Pit

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Doc Arnett

the calming thunder of bass,

the stirring riffs of mandolin,

the crystal clinking of banjo,

mellow merging of flat-picked acoustic guitar

and the sweet careening of fret-less fiddle.
Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Music, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged acoustic, banjo, bass, dance pit, fiddle, Gillioz Theatre, jam band, mandolin, Music, musical instruments, Springfield MO, YMSB, Yonder Mountain String Band | Comments Off

Embracing Yonder Mountain

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Could an evening at a Yonder Mountain String Band concert be something like church? Or should I turn that question around? It included a reunion with a young friend and meeting some new ones. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged acceptance, bluegrass, church, concerts, drawing near, hippy, Jacob Jolliff, Jake Jolliff, Music, newgrass, Springfield MO, worship, YMSB, Yonder Mountain, Younder Mountain String Band | Comments Off

Even Better Than Expected

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A chance reunion with a former student leads to a reflection on how God sometimes gives us something better than what we asked for. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged chance meetings, former student, healing, miracles, prayer, reunion, Wichita KS, young friends | Comments Off