Tag Archives: appreciation

Beyond Common

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We need those special incidents that help us to be aware of others’ love for us and to be aware of our love for them. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, awareness, blessed, life, love, loved ones, realization, taken for granted, taking for granted | Comments Off

Warning: Contents Under Pressure

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Tending a beehive does have its risks but at least there’s the likelihood of a good payoff. Tending a cesspool? Not so much… Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, attitude, complaining, gratitude, griping, negativity, work culture, workplace | Comments Off

A Good Start to a Great Day

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I think waking up with a deliberate attitude of gratitude is even better than Folgers in your cup. Or even Starbucks… Continue reading →

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Blessed & Afflicted

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Caring and devoted friends sure make a radical difference in helping us manage our afflictions… especially when we happen to be married to one of them! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged afflictions, appreciation, blessings, caring, cold, flu, gratitude, head cold, nursing, Randa Arnett, sickness | Comments Off

The Blessings of an Autumn Day in the Flint Hills

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Until I came to Kansas, I had no idea how much color a tallgrass prairie could offer in autumn. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, autumn, fall, Flint Hills, gratitude, horses, Kansas, October, southern Kansas, sumac, taking time, tallgrass, tallgrass prairie | Comments Off

To Lie Down Weary

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are many fine things in this world; a good night’s rest is among the finest! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, blessings, death, end of life, eternity, life | Comments Off

A Spark of Light

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Thank God for those who encourage us! You never know when a little note, or text or call might be exactly what someone you love needs… Continue reading →

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After the Highs

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you can think of things for which to be grateful when you’re tired, filthy, sore, itching and aching, then it should be pretty easy at other times, right? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged appreciation, attic, dirt, dust, electrical projects, getting dirty, gratitude, insulation, positive thinking | Comments Off

Through Passing Darkness

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes in those dark days I find it helpful to remember Who Has Made Me… Continue reading →

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The Burden of Authority

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you are treating people with contempt, arrogance or indifference and you actually enjoy that, you are a sadist. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appreciation, authority, Golden Rule, humility, leadership, management | Comments Off