Monthly Archives: November 2016

Life Ain’t Fair

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How we feel about the winner always colors our perception of the outcome, whether it’s the World Series, the NCAA championship, or a presidential election. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Brown vs. Board, Brown vs. Board of Education, Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education, fairness, Mark Flickinger, mural, perception, state capitol, State Capitol mural project, Topeka, winning | Comments Off

Love Your Neighbor

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Mark Flickinger’s mural proposal is being considered today along with three other finalists for permanent exhibition in the State Capitol! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged art, Brown vs. Board, Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education, Cowley College, Dianne Flickinger, discrimination, Kansas Capitol, Mark Flickinger, mural, mural contest, segregation, Topeka Kansas | Comments Off

Filling the Empty Spaces

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Doc Arnett

To celebrate our blessings even while acknowledging our sorrows and losses is a good and loving way of honoring all those that we love. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged celebration, empty chair, fruit salad, holidays, joy, loss, missing others, sorrow, Thanksgiving, traditions | Comments Off

Bearing Bad News

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’ve come to the conclusion that some things simply cannot be done well; there is no good way to tell people that someone they love has been killed. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, education, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accident, Carol Misora, college student killed, Cowley College, Cowley College Jazz Band, Garrett Misora, tragedy, wreck | Comments Off

A Deceiving Sweetness

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How is a slice of dried apple like a quiet person of great character? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appearances, below the surface, character, drying apples, good people, personality, substance, true nature | Comments Off

Telling Off a Truck Driver

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Doc Arnett

That dude was big and burly, twice my size and half my age, but that wasn’t going to keep me from giving him a real piece of my mind! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged complimenting strangers, driving, in a hurry, late to work, slow drivers, traffic, truck drivers | Comments Off

A Fine Day for Lovin’

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it awesome to be around people who love you?! And don’t forget: your love is an awesome gift to give others! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a good day, appreciation, being loved, love, loving | Comments Off

A Simple Matter

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

“Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged acceptance, agreement, annointing, election, opinion, selfishness, unity | Comments Off

Silicone Solutions

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Doc Arnett

It doesn’t matter how wonderful your “silicone solution” is unless you smear it in the right place. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Prayer, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged fixing things, leaking sink, problems, root cause, silicone, solutions | Comments Off

Game Time

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Doc Arnett

What’s holding you back from your goals and dreams? Well, for me, it was my own excuses more than anything else. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged accomplishment, achievement, ambition, attitude, effort, excuses, self-defeating, self-limiting, taking risks | Comments Off

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