Category Archives: Relationships

In the Face of Disturbing News

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

In the space of the unknown, there is room for sowing seeds of doubt… or of faith. I know which one has a better yield. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad news, doubt, faith, fear, God at work for the good, God's care, hope, promise, reassurance | Comments Off

Just For a Day

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What if today was more than just the first day of the rest of my life? What if I decided that today would be the best day of my life? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a good life, doing good, living for Christ, obeying Christ, practicing religion, true religion | 1 Comment

A Divine Nourishment

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Doc Arnett

If it is indulgence for garden plants to draw up water, soak up sunshine and take nourishment from the earth, then lunch with a friend is indulgence. A rather vital indulgence, though, don’t you think? Continue reading →

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The First Gifts of Christmas

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It was the poorest visitors to the stable who showed us that the first gifts of Christmas were even finer than gold, frankincense and myrrh. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bethlehem, Christmas, Christmas gifts, gifts, nativity, shepherds | 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

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

Full House, Full Hearts

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It doesn’t take nineteen people to make a good Thanksgiving… but nineteen people in one house can certainly make a memorable Thanksgiving! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships | Tagged family time, getting together, gratitude, holiday sadness, holidays, joy, reunions, sadness, Thanksgiving | Comments Off

Home Improvement

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Over my few decades, I’ve become suspicious that the folks who are willing to offer help are more likely to find help when they need it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged colleagues, friends, helping, interdependence, loading furniture, Shane Larson, tearing out carpet | Comments Off

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