Tag Archives: Cowley College

Angel on a Summer Day

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Doc Arnett

A work break on a sweltering afternoon turned into one of the most wonderful little stories I’ve ever heard. Thanks, Todd Ray! Continue reading →

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Relationships & Organizational Effectiveness

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is the choice to initiate, foster and sustain relationships that creates the true power of an organization. Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it seems to take a bit of a storm to clear the air and make things better… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged calm after the storm, change, Cowley College, precaution, relief, severe weather, shelter, tornado warning | Comments Off

Playing the Odds

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even when the odds are supposedly in our favor, it’s just not worth making the bet. Tornadoes and temptations both go in that category, I think… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bad situations, caution, Cowley College, Cowley County KS, danger, good judgment, prudence, tornado, tornado warning, warnings, weather | Comments Off

Academic Retreat

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even in intellectual settings, it is the caring for one another that matters most and helps us focus together on the work that we share. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged academic retreat, caring, colleagues, Cowley College, faith, prayer, trusting God | Comments Off

Good News after a Long Day

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love it when you get to see a leader give other people credit and share the glory? Continue reading →

Posted in College, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Cowley College, encouragement, generosity, humility, leadership, sharing | Comments Off

An Elegant Solution

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I got pulled into a discussion at work yesterday afternoon. An issue had come up that had triggered some problems for a couple of our people at the college. Early into the conversation, I realized that either there was an … Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged communication, conflict resolution, Cowley College, humility, listening, problem solving, win-win solutions | Comments Off

Planting the Harvest

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Watching a couple of unsuspecting young men find out they’re each getting $1000 scholarship: pretty fine way to start a week! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Bev Frank, Cowley College, giving back, helping, Jet AirWerks, Keith Humphrey, Lena Spencer, Rama Peroo, scholarship, Tina Grillot | Comments Off

Serving Breakfast

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Seeing a bunch of college employees join together to serve a late-night breakfast during finals weeks offers multiple opportunities… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley College, Cowley College Student Affairs, example, executives, finals, Jason O'Toole, Landon West, midnight breakfast, servant leadership, Shane Larson | Comments Off

Higher Learning

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

An angry young woman learns that better choices usually yield better results. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged anger, attitude, black, choices, college student, compassion, Cowley College, early finals, finals, handicap, intimidation, mercy, wise choices | Comments Off