Category Archives: Relationships

Pool Play

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is something very satisfying in realizing that our children carry on our traditions with their children, something that resonates deep within us. Continue reading →

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An Ancient Pleasure

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the very thing we anticipate turns out to be disappointment. Sometimes, it’s even better than we imagined! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arnett, family get-togethers, Hohenwald TN, Mud Run, Pulaski TN, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

The Joy of Anticipation

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

What do new carpet, a mud run in Tennessee and heaven have in common? More than you might guess! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anticipation, Ben Arnett, Billy Parker, Christie Arnett, Hohenwald TN, Jeremiah Arnett, Misty Arnett, mud runs, new carpet, new master bedroom, reunion, Sara Bynum, Susan Arnett, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Tennessee | Comments Off

True Grit

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A man who takes more pride in what his wife can do than he takes in what he can keep her from doing is more likely to have a longer life and to enjoy it more. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged careers, control, feminism, fulfillment, horses, Randa Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett, training horses, women, women's liberation | Comments Off

More Than “Brother Charlie’s Wife”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One month ago today I sat in the chapel at JH Churchill funeral home in Murray, KY beginning what would be the family’s final good-by to our 99 year-old mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The service began with a song that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged Arnett, Charlie Arnett, eulogy, Freeda Holladay, memories, preacher's wife, Ruby Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett | Comments Off

Fresh in the Pan

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Last night as we were crossing the river headed back home from Saint Joe, we had a quite pleasant and completely unexpected little surprise. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aromas, chemicals, compassion, Elwood, kindness, Saint Joseph MO, smells, south Saint Joseph | Comments Off

A Soothing Comfort

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Like a gentle dawning on a peaceful day, so is the comfort of those who love us in our times of grief. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, creek, dawning, Doniphan County KS, grief, loss, Randolph Road, sympathy | Comments Off

Block Party

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Think maybe a block party at a low-income housing unit might be a better way to reach out to people than hanging pamphlets on the door? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apartments, Blair House Apartments, Blair KS, church outreach, New Life Church, outreach, poor | Comments Off

My Dad Is Bigger Than My Dad

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Until we believe in a God who likes us, we will never delight in Him. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Dad, Daddy, Daddy God, father image, God, God as father, notion of God, theology | Comments Off

25th Anniversary

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We’ve learned to take pleasure not only in the things we do together but also in allowing one another the freedom to take pleasure in the things we do separately. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anniversary, celebration, good marriage, marriage, Randa Arnett, Scotty Burleson, space, strong marriage | Comments Off