Category Archives: Family

Homecoming

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Glass of wine: $3. Firewood: $5. Outdoor brazier: ??? A few hours to share with people you love: Priceless. Continue reading →

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Winter Travel

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Doc Arnett

250 miles of safe travel on the third day of freezing rain is good reason to give thanks. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged driving, gratitude, travel, US-77 Kansas, winter driving | Comments Off

Sounds of a Sunday Evening

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

In both times of togetherness and separation, love keeps us close… even when we are hundreds of miles away. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, empty house, separation | Comments Off

Old Into New

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Like many other fine things in life, making apple cider isn’t easy but sharing our labors lightens the load for everyone. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, apples, autumn, Calloway County KY, cider mill, Doniphan County KS, fall, family tradition, Graves County KY, Kelvie Nicholson, Kentucky, making cider, October, Todd County KY | Comments Off

Community College

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Imagine leaving your family three thousand miles away to achieve a dream and then see that dream shatter… how rich might mercy seem in that moment? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged academic vice-president, academics, community college, Cowley College, kansas community college, mercy, students | 2 Comments

Morning Worship

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Gasoline: $2. Leash: $8. Hiking on a gorgeous autumn day with Sam and our French Brittany Spaniel: Priceless. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Exercise, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged Cowley County KS, Cowley State Fishing Lake, Flint Hills, French Brittany Spaniel, hiking, outdoors, Sam Arnett, Samuel Arnett, waterfall | Comments Off

Dogs and Cats and Other Friends

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I always wanted a dog that would lie by my bed all night, making me feel safe and comforted. I still do… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Farming, Humor, Relationships | Tagged cats, companionship, dogs, farm, friends, pets, pets on farms, rural life, Todd County KY | Comments Off

Chili, Apple Pie and Uncle Remus

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Homemade chili, apple pie and storytelling around an outdoor fire pit: pretty good way to end a beautiful day! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Brer Rabbit, Fitsy-Fotsy Figaloo Fishes, Song of the South, stories, story telling, Uncle Remus | Comments Off

Funeral Invitation

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even if you want to come celebrate the fact that I’m dead, you’re welcome at my funeral. But behave yourself… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged celebration of life, comfort, death, funerals, loss, memorials, passing, tributes | Comments Off

Running the Hills

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running hills is not easy but it is great exercise. And in Doniphan County, KS, it is also scenic. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold water, Doniphan County KS, hills, Peter's Creek, running, Sam Arnett, training | Comments Off