Category Archives: Work

A New Adventure

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The lessons of frustration, disappointment and discouragement are not lessons we would choose but they can be the most valuable lessons we learn.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Work | Tagged career, Cowley College, Cowley County Community College, disappointment, frustration, job advancement, promotion, work | Comments Off

An Hour of Prevention

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Doc Arnett

He who loves his wife and wants her to return the favor must take extra precautions when sanding drywall in the house in which she lives. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Relationships, Remodeling/Construction, Work | Tagged consideration, finishing drywall, making a mess, remodeling, sanding drywall | Comments Off

August Evening

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A cool breeze on an August evening brings a refreshing change to day’s ending. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Farming, Nature, Poetry, Work | Tagged cool breeze, cool evening, evening, horses, pasture, seasons, summer | 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

Gift Basket

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The woman who teaches her son to do laundry, blesses herself, her son and her daughter-in-law. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged folding clothes, laundry, men and laundry, teaching children responsibility | 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

Burrs & Cockleburs

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some people brighten up a room just by walking in, others by walking out… same thing is true for stores, offices, schools… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged attitude, disposition, friendliness, management, office staff, office supply store, pleasant, unfriendly, workers | Comments Off

Alarming Ideas

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it sort of hard to be optimistic about a day that starts out with an “alarm?” Maybe we shouldn’t call them “alarm clocks.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged alarm clock, attitude, danger, getting out of bed, optimism, satire, snooze, snooze button, waking up | Comments Off

Support Staff

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Appreciation for the work of others is one of the greatest contributions we can make in our workplace… and in our churches and other families. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, encouragement, gratitude, Tough Mudder Missouri, volunteers | Comments Off

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