Author Archives: Doc Arnett

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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.

A Prayer for Shaping

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Doc Arnett

It takes greater strength–and blessing–to be a child of God than a man of the world. Continue reading →

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Fervent Prayer

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Half-hearted efforts in prayer usually get all the results they deserve–nada. Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Doc Arnett

There have been many times in my life when “different than I expected” turned out to be “better than I expected.” Continue reading →

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The Sun Is Still Shining

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

We would do well to avoid allowing our immediate surroundings and circumstances to shape our view of the Eternal One. Continue reading →

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The Pleasure of Pasture

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Like horses look forward to grazing in green pasture, we may delight in fellowship with the Spirit and feeding on God’s word. Continue reading →

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A 2000 Year Old Question

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A modern re-telling of the parable of the Good Samaritan… with a few changes… Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Iris

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Just as the bud shows little of the eventual glory and beauty of the iris blossom, we rarely comprehend the wonder of God’s plan for our lives. Continue reading →

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Restless in Kansas

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a still night, the ache of chronic pain, and a friend’s cancer diagnosis: all part of this life that I love. Continue reading →

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The Unexpected

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Doc Arnett

God has never been caught off guard by anything that’s happened to my wife and me. And has never failed to supply more than we needed to get through it. Continue reading →

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Good Therapy

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Watching a PT therapist and her client spontaneously pray together after a session reminded me of how blessed we are in this nation. Continue reading →

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