Tag Archives: appreciation

A Tithe of Thanksgiving

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Doc Arnett

When New Life Church found itself being blessed financially, its elders and deacons decided to show the Lord some appreciation. Read how… Continue reading →

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Green Pastures

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever felt as happy as a horse in new pasture? Well, good for you!! Could others tell? Then, double-good! Continue reading →

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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 →

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Morning Chores

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Watering plants on a cool summer morning forms its own scenes of beauty, duty and shared love. Continue reading →

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The One-Apple Orchard

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One apple sure isn’t much for an orchard… but it’s a start. Continue reading →

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Artwork

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Whether in scenes of nature or in the best of human interaction, beauty provides us with blessings and benefits that make it worth our time to take time… Continue reading →

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More Than Silver, Better Than Gold

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s hard to find a reward that goes much beyond the genuine joy of a grateful child. Continue reading →

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Different Views

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Doc Arnett

We sat on the deck, enjoying our drinks and watching the muddy Missouri roll along underneath the three bridges that connect Kansas and Missouri at this particular point. Continue reading →

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It was surreal to see the white clustered shapes of Bradford Pears nearly disappear against the sudden backdrop of snow. Fallow fields showed pure white. The northern edges of bare-branched trees starked white-boned sketches against the hills. Continue reading →

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A Little Effort

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Doc Arnett

If all of us who like to feel appreciated would deliberately spend a few minutes a day expressing it for others, there’d be a lot more appreciation in the world. And we might find out that showing appreciation feels at least as good as receiving it. Continue reading →

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