Tag Archives: Ben Arnett

Working with the Kids

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know what it is about my boys that always seems to have us crawling around under a house. Sometimes we’re trying to put in new drain lines or new wiring or new water supply lines. Other times, we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged adult children, Ben Arnett, Dan Arnett, improvement, Jeremiah Arnett, make things better, Sam Arnett, time together, water lines | Comments Off

The Labors of Love

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I sit, alone but not lonely,In the early morning dark of an empty house.I listen to the sound of coffee drippingInto the small pot in the cheap coffee makerThat sits on an old, heavily stained formica counter.There is much in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Ben Arnett, carpentry, heaven, old houses, remodeling, repairs, reworking old houses, wiring | Comments Off

Two Men Singing in the Dark

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes you look back at a moment and realize what a fine moment it was. Sometimes, you know during the moment… Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Music, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, Benjamin Arnett, bluegrass, father and son, gospel music, guitars, Guy Clark, John Prine, playing guitars, singing, songs | Comments Off

Mountain Moments

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It’s not always quick or easy to get to those rare and special moments with those we love… but it is always worth it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged babies, Ben Arnett, California traffic, grandchild, grandchildren, marriages, Sara Arnett, Sara Bynum Arnett, traffic | Comments Off

A Dream of Dark Waters

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

It was a strange dream, both disturbing and comforting. We can survive what we cannot conquer… and that’s kind of like conquering! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, canoeing, dream, flood, flood waters, flooded river, Sara Bynum, waters | 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

Playing in the River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know how old you have to be before playing in a river isn’t fun… but it must be a lot older than sixty! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Arkansas, Ben Arnett, body surfing, Caddo River, playing in the river, playing in water, rapids, river, water, water sports | Comments Off

Role Reversal

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Do you remember ever having your parents tell you, “Get your feet off of the furniture?” Ever have one of your kids tell you that?! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, family roles, helping adult kids, role reversal, Sara Bynum, visiting family | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Being Together Hundreds of Miles Apart

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The original plan, hatched several months ago, was that we were going to give Randa a birthday to remember this year. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, birthdays, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Millionaire's Row, Randa Arnett, Sara Bynum, Susan Arnett | Comments Off