Category Archives: Teaching

Things That Matter

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Interviewing skills aren’t nearly as important to me as a candidate’s values… and job skills. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged accountability, Cowley College, integrity, job interviews, leadership, people, values | 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 Twitter

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I love the convenience of texting, messaging and email but for true connection, nothing replaces the personal visit. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged connecting, email, hospital, hospital visits, Landon West, Lory West, messages, Twitter | Comments Off

Community College

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Imagine leaving your family three thousand miles away to achieve a dream and then see that dream shatter… how rich might mercy seem in that moment? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged academic vice-president, academics, community college, Cowley College, kansas community college, mercy, students | 2 Comments

Even Better Than Expected

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A chance reunion with a former student leads to a reflection on how God sometimes gives us something better than what we asked for. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Teaching | Tagged chance meetings, former student, healing, miracles, prayer, reunion, Wichita KS, young friends | Comments Off

Beyond Sugar and Chocolate

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Yes, there is love that goes beyond sugar and chocolate… but sugar and chocolate are a real good start, don’t you think?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged candy, chocolate, food, food as sympathy, homemade chocolate candies, in-service, sharing, South, sugar | Comments Off

Bored to Tears

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to pay attention when you’re actually interested in what’s going on? You know, like training, conversation, worship… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged boredom, conference, education, in-service, interesting, presentations, training | Comments Off

Failure Is an Oxymoron

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

We often take too much blame and sometimes take too much credit. As long as we are faithful to our calling, failure is impossible. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged effort, failure, fruit, humility, motivation, outcomes, success | Comments Off

It seems like there is nearly always some degree of tension in teaching a subject area that you really love… especially when you have to teach it to people who don’t share your enthusiasm. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged adolescence, college teaching, education, enthusiasm for learning, learning, passion | 1 Comment

Young People These Days

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

My friend and colleague, B. J. Smith, is teaching a Lifetime Fitness class in our Summer Blitz program. He snagged one of our personal trainers, Tom Martin, and me on Monday. “What are you doing for the next couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Humor, Sports, Teaching, Work | Tagged B. J. Smith, classroom behavior, college students, Highland Community College, lifetime fitness, students, Tom Martin, young people | Comments Off