Category Archives: Higher Education

High Goals & Lumps of Coal

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

“Made to be like God.”

Wow! What a statement Paul gives to remind us of our purpose in Christ. “True righteousness and holiness.”

High goals, yes, but we have the Spirit of God working within us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bible, christianity, doctorate, faith, God, God at work in us, high goals, holiness, Jesus, lofty ambitions, made to be like God, new creature, Ohio State University, PdD, righteousness, true religion | Comments Off

The Rebuke of a Wise Person

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I don’t know anyone who enjoys criticism but the wise learn how to benefit from it. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged criticism, Donald Cruikshank, feedback, improvement, offense, Ohio State University, response to criticism, sensitivity, teacher education | Comments Off

Reunion and Rejuvenation

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Doc Arnett

A reunion with a former student brings joy in learning of his continued journey and spiritual growth. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Blind Tiger, former student, Highland Community College, influence, reunion, Shayne Wahlmeier, spiritual development, spiritual growth | Comments Off

Angel on a Summer Day

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A work break on a sweltering afternoon turned into one of the most wonderful little stories I’ve ever heard. Thanks, Todd Ray! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a cup of cold water, a drink of water, compassion, Cowley College, de-escalation, homeless, summer heat, Todd Ray | Comments Off

Career Prep

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

After watching a few hundred high school freshmen at the Career Expo, I thought about how little I knew at thirteen, and yet how important it was. Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Work | 1 Comment

The Power of One

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Doc Arnett

The power of hope often begins with one person. The belief of one therapist opened up a completely different life for one autistic child… and his family. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged autism, autistic, belief, C. J. Hoffman, Hanna Hoffman, hope, John Hoffman, sacrifice, support | Comments Off

Benevolent Conspiracy

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Working with people who are dedicated to helping college students succeed is a very special pleasure and privilege. Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged completion, graduation, Higher Learning Commission, HLC, Persistence & Completion Academy, planning, Q-Center, retention | Comments Off

Relationships & Organizational Effectiveness

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is the choice to initiate, foster and sustain relationships that creates the true power of an organization. Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Teaching, Work | Tagged Cowley College, new teachers, organizational effectiveness | Comments Off

Academic Retreat

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in intellectual settings, it is the caring for one another that matters most and helps us focus together on the work that we share. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged academic retreat, caring, colleagues, Cowley College, faith, prayer, trusting God | Comments Off

Even Within These Walls

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love it when you see someone help others accomplish something good, especially when you know it wasn’t easy for them?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Adult Education, completion, decency, GED, Golden Rule, graduation, inmates, prison, Winfield Correctional Facility | Comments Off