Category Archives: Christian Living

Shakespeare in Kansas

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Amazing things happen when talented and passionate people work together under talented and passionate direction. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cara Kem, cooperation, director, drama, interdependence, John Sefel, Midsummer Night's Dream, plays, Shakespeare, theater, theatre | Comments Off

City View

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Doc Arnett

City lights reflecting from the river, cars passing in the street, beauty and pain exist side by side… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chicago, city view, Higher Learning Commission, HLC, HLC annual conference, Michigan Avenue, night in the city, streets, Wacker Drive | Comments Off

Celebration

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

News of a suicide bombing in Afghanistan and an awards banquet in Ark City made for quite an evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Afghanistan, awards, awards banquet, bombing, Cowley College, Kabul, Sam Arnett | Comments Off

Mean Kids

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’m not advocating violence or vigilantism but sometimes somebody might actually deserve a punch in the nose. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged justice, kickball, Patsy Arnett, Paul Arnett, playground, playground justice, polio, recess, Ronnie Smith, Trenton Elementary, Trenton KY | Comments Off

Beyond Radio Lane

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Just as rain and sun bring healing to scorched earth, God brings what we need to soothe our scars and spur new growth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged burning, Cowley County KS, Flint Hills, healing, Kansas, morning, prairie fire, scorching | 1 Comment

Ricardo

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance meeting that turns into a long-term relationship. It’s not romance this time but it is precious. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Family, Gardening, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged encouragement, friends, friendship, gentleness, On Course, On Course national conference, Ricardo Diaz | Comments Off

Old Folks away from Home

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Even if my phone is a slider, there are still strong connections to what is best in younger generations: excellence, quality, faith and humor. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, Higher Education, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging, Cowley College, Frank Owens, generation gap, Landon West, Lory West, On Course conference, traveling, young companions | Comments Off

Keeping On Course

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When we make good choices and hang out with good people, good things happen… even in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged Anaheim CA, Brandon Beavers, Cowley College, Highland Community College, national On Course conference, On Course, Skip Downing, suicide | 2 Comments

Better than Expected

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Apparently, the Grand Canyon is exactly what it’s name says it is. It’s mighty impressive but I think we’ve got a future discovery that’s gonna blow our socks off! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anticipation, Cowley College, flying, Grand Canyon, heaven, traveling | Comments Off

A Romantic Evening

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Two glasses of elderberry mead, two lounge chairs and a warm fire in the chiminea. Pure romance. Until the wind shows up… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caution, chiminea, fire, Kansas, Red Flag warning, romance, romantic evening | Comments Off