Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Celebration

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

News of a suicide bombing in Afghanistan and an awards banquet in Ark City made for quite an evening. Continue reading →

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Mean Kids

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’m not advocating violence or vigilantism but sometimes somebody might actually deserve a punch in the nose. Continue reading →

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Beyond Radio Lane

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Just as rain and sun bring healing to scorched earth, God brings what we need to soothe our scars and spur new growth. Continue reading →

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Ricardo

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance meeting that turns into a long-term relationship. It’s not romance this time but it is precious. Continue reading →

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Old Folks away from Home

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Even if my phone is a slider, there are still strong connections to what is best in younger generations: excellence, quality, faith and humor. Continue reading →

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Keeping On Course

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When we make good choices and hang out with good people, good things happen… even in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading →

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Better than Expected

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Apparently, the Grand Canyon is exactly what it’s name says it is. It’s mighty impressive but I think we’ve got a future discovery that’s gonna blow our socks off! Continue reading →

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A Romantic Evening

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Two glasses of elderberry mead, two lounge chairs and a warm fire in the chiminea. Pure romance. Until the wind shows up… Continue reading →

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Ray Wylie Hubbard & the Secret of Good Days

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

“Those days when I keep my gratitude above my expectation, I have really good days.” –Ray Wylie Hubbard Continue reading →

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Courting Disaster

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

If a little forethought can prevent minor injury during a simple remodeling project, think what it could do on a larger scale! Continue reading →

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