Category Archives: education

Beyond Fire and Pain

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even when I cannot fathom the present moment, I will trust the coming hours to him who holds all things. Continue reading →

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An Elegant Solution

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I got pulled into a discussion at work yesterday afternoon. An issue had come up that had triggered some problems for a couple of our people at the college. Early into the conversation, I realized that either there was an … Continue reading →

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Planting the Harvest

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Watching a couple of unsuspecting young men find out they’re each getting $1000 scholarship: pretty fine way to start a week! Continue reading →

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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 →

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Higher Learning

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

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

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Through the Panes

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes trying to comfort a crying teenager can be a risky choice. Not trying might not be a good choice, either… Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged caring, college student, compassion, Cowley College, grief, strangers | Comments Off

To Speak Among the Shadows

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There’s something very special about those long conversations with those who are both friend and family. Continue reading →

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A Good Leading

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even though I don’t always understand the leading of the Spirit, I know that his guiding always leads to blessings… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Adult Education, commencement, Cowley College, GED, graduation, helping others, Holy Spirit, Jennifer Anderson, leading of the Spirit, suicide | Comments Off

Short Term Memory

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Doc Arnett

My dad started calling me “the absent-minded professor” when I was a kid. I can’t tell that my memory’s improved much a half-century later… Continue reading →

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Masters of Their Craft

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

I love to watch someone who is highly skilled at their craft, whether it’s shaping metal or shaping minds. Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged Alvie Farris, anvil, Browns Grove KY, classroom, classroom observation, Cowley College, effective teaching, effective teaching skills, forge, Julie Rhoads | Comments Off