Monthly Archives: December 2017

Passing through the Flint Hills in Late Autumn

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Doc Arnett

In the vastness of the Flint Hills, I marvel at the courage and hope of the homesteaders, those whose determination wanted something more than easy lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged determination, Emporia, farming, Flint Hills, homestead, hope, Kansas, pioneer, plains, prairie, ranching | Comments Off

Serving Breakfast

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Seeing a bunch of college employees join together to serve a late-night breakfast during finals weeks offers multiple opportunities… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley College, Cowley College Student Affairs, example, executives, finals, Jason O'Toole, Landon West, midnight breakfast, servant leadership, Shane Larson | Comments Off

Of Mice and Men*… and Me!

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Why privately embarrass yourself when you can do so in front of a bunch of other people?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged absent minded professor, Community Church of South Haven, embarrassment, forgetfulness, humiliation, preaching, self-effacing, sermon | 1 Comment

Higher Learning

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

An angry young woman learns that better choices usually yield better results. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anger, attitude, black, choices, college student, compassion, Cowley College, early finals, finals, handicap, intimidation, mercy, wise choices | Comments Off

Foundations of Friendship

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Taking time to talk–and listen–is pretty much a keystone in building good relationships. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged conversation, friends, listening, taking time to talk, talking, visiting | Comments Off

Sunday School at the Community Church

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

An unplanned mixing of generations in a Sunday School class shows that young and old share more than we sometimes realize. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged church, Community Church of South Haven, drawing together, generation gap, love of God, more than conquerors, sharing, Sunday School, testings, trials | 2 Comments

A Day to Remember

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A recollection of a milk day morning from 47 years ago stirs warm memories and a hope for good blessings… for you and me. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessing, December, Graves County KY, Jack Harrison, Lord's Prayer, memories, milking, warm weather, winter | Comments Off