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.

For Love of the Father

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The love we show to the children of friends is love shown to them, too. “Those who love the Father, love the Son.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Anna Jolliff, children of friends, Christ, discovery, Heavenly Father, kin, kinfolk, Son of God, uncle, young professional | Comments Off

Hunting the Easter Money

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Finding gifts that we never outgrow takes a bit of imagination. As anyone who has discovered grace will tell you, the looking is worth the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, Easter, Easter egg hunts, Easter eggs, Gage Reed, grace, grandchildren, growing up, Hunter Reed, resurrection, rite of passage, rituals, Santa Claus | Comments Off

I Saw the Sun Rise in the West

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I saw the sun rise in the west. That’s right; I was looking to the west and I saw the sun rise between seven and seven-thirty p.m. In the west. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged airplane, explanation, illusion, miracles, natural phenomena, sunrise, wonder | Comments Off

Running on a Rainy Afternoon

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in the woods on a chilly, rainy afternoon in March brings unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged cross country, Great Horned Owl, owl, peace, running, serendipity, solace, training, woods | Comments Off

A Delicate Balance

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Doc Arnett

At what point does determination become stubbornness? Depends on who’s pointing, I reckon… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, chronic pain, dizziness, empathy, migraine, selfishness, sympathy, vertigo | Comments Off

Spring Training

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running in mud may not be very glamorous but it’s rather effective training. There’s a lot of un-glamorous in life that’s good for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged creek, cross country, mud, mud runs, Rugged Maniacs, running in the mud, Tough Mudder, training, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Morning Illusion

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Ever see something that looked like the real thing turn out to be something else? Sometimes it’s just a mistake; sometimes it’s a MISTAKE! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cloud bank, clouds, dawn, deceit, deceitfulness of life, Doniphan County KS, illusion, reality, treasure in heaven | Comments Off

Beyond Sugar and Chocolate

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Yes, there is love that goes beyond sugar and chocolate… but sugar and chocolate are a real good start, don’t you think?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged candy, chocolate, food, food as sympathy, homemade chocolate candies, in-service, sharing, South, sugar | Comments Off

Mirror, Mirror, in My Desk

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the old days, love managed to find its way around the rules. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Betty Sharp, Dale Sharp, Doniphan County KS, falling in love, Golden Anniversary, old school, old schoolhouse, Randolph Creek, Randolph Road, wedding | Comments Off

Bored to Tears

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to pay attention when you’re actually interested in what’s going on? You know, like training, conversation, worship… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged boredom, conference, education, in-service, interesting, presentations, training | Comments Off