Tag Archives: character

Above the Void

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Once the foundations are destroyed, even concrete will collapse. Personality without character and culture without substance cannot endure. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, concrete, culture, decay, defects, foundation, rot, societal decline, termites | Comments Off

What Lives Within

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Times like this assault our emotions, put our convictions to the test, and tempt us to superficially judge other people. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, compassion, coronavirus, COVID-19, crisis, disaster | Comments Off

Finding the Foundations

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Like storm waters pounding away the soft dirt, life has its way of finding our solid parts, the true nature of our character. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged backroads, character, Cowley 1, Cowley County KS, Cowley One, erosion, philosphy | Comments Off

Kicking Against the Goad

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What is the part of you that God has been working on the longest? What is the part that seems to be taking the most time and effort to re-shape into the reflected image of Christ? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, humility, maturing, maturity, pride, spiritual growth, stubbornness, the image of Christ | Comments Off

A Deceiving Sweetness

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How is a slice of dried apple like a quiet person of great character? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appearances, below the surface, character, drying apples, good people, personality, substance, true nature | Comments Off

Scholarship, Leadership, Service & Character

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Excellence does not require competition against others; it requires you to conquer yourself and dedicate yourself to an ideal. Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching, Work | Tagged character, competition, induction ceremony, integrity, leadership, National Honor Society, Riverside High School Wathena KS, scholarship, school, service, speech | Comments Off

The Conjoining

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Doc Arnett

What grace it is
to speak words of healing
to the aching wound, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, Christ, grace, humility, Jesus, meekness, mercy, peace, sacrifice | 1 Comment

High Winds

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Doc Arnett

In a world where storms are sometimes stronger than oak trees, it takes more than bending a bit now and then to stand our ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged character, endurance, ice storm, oak tree, patience, persistence, storm, storm damage | Comments Off

Hurricanes & Funerals

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Doc Arnett

It is a rare thing that evil inclinations turn to good in the face of adversity. Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged calamity, character, grace, Katrina, mercy | Comments Off