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.

February Feeding in Northern Kansas

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A twenty percent chance of freezing rain has left a slight gray glaze on this February morning… Continue reading →

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Reflections from My Seventh Decade

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Nearing the end of my seventh decade, I am even more amazed by the abundance of evidence that depends my faith. Continue reading →

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Things That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Do you ever hear noises in the night and get a little concerned? Continue reading →

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The Christmas Fugitive

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I don’t think I’ll ever see another stranded motorist and not think of this woman and how desperately she needed someone to care. Continue reading →

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Postholes & Cottonwood Trees

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Digging postholes through tree roots and living in obedient faith seem to have a few things in common… Continue reading →

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Cowboy Carpenter

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Doc Arnett

An unexpected shadow triggers childhood memories and reminds me that walking towards the Light keeps dark shadows behind us. Continue reading →

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In Praise of Worship

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I have known many transcendent moments, experiences, and emotions but true, intimate, worship rises above all. Continue reading →

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Nursing and Cursing

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Doc Arnett

In a world of thorn and thistle, it takes more than wish and whistle to make a nice lawn. Or a good life. Continue reading →

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What Lies Beneath

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to trenches, lives and relationships, time often reveals whatever is not sufficiently solid to support what lies above. Continue reading →

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New Grass and Old Lessons

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Whether it’s reseeding a lawn or renovating a life, effort alone does not guarantee success; it takes something more. Continue reading →

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