Tag Archives: Cowley College

Through the Panes

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes trying to comfort a crying teenager can be a risky choice. Not trying might not be a good choice, either… Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged caring, college student, compassion, Cowley College, grief, strangers | Comments Off

A Good Leading

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even though I don’t always understand the leading of the Spirit, I know that his guiding always leads to blessings… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Adult Education, commencement, Cowley College, GED, graduation, helping others, Holy Spirit, Jennifer Anderson, leading of the Spirit, suicide | Comments Off

Sharing in Chicago

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

We weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice, sometimes in spaces so close it seems as if the same voice… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Higher Education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chris Hollon, Cowley College, Eddie Andreo, Giordano's, grief, HLC, HLC Conference, Janice Stover, joy, Michelle Schoon, rejoice, Stefani Jones, Tad Stover, weep | Comments Off

Masters of Their Craft

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

I love to watch someone who is highly skilled at their craft, whether it’s shaping metal or shaping minds. Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged Alvie Farris, anvil, Browns Grove KY, classroom, classroom observation, Cowley College, effective teaching, effective teaching skills, forge, Julie Rhoads | Comments Off

Love Your Neighbor

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Mark Flickinger’s mural proposal is being considered today along with three other finalists for permanent exhibition in the State Capitol! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged art, Brown vs. Board, Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education, Cowley College, Dianne Flickinger, discrimination, Kansas Capitol, Mark Flickinger, mural, mural contest, segregation, Topeka Kansas | Comments Off

Bearing Bad News

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’ve come to the conclusion that some things simply cannot be done well; there is no good way to tell people that someone they love has been killed. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, education, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged accident, Carol Misora, college student killed, Cowley College, Cowley College Jazz Band, Garrett Misora, tragedy, wreck | Comments Off

Rehearsal of the Concert Choir

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

In our finest notes of blended singings, we bring new meaning to our lives and become something more, something finer… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Music, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a cappela singing, Concert Choir, Cowley College, David Smith, music practice, rehearsal | Comments Off

A Rugged Healing

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Doc Arnett

The Flint Hills of Kansas do not yield the awe of the Rockies or mystery of the Smokies but they can bring a soothing healing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley College, Cowley County KS, Flint Hills, healing, Independence KS, landscape, meditation, soothing, traveling | 2 Comments

Last Day of the On Course Workshop at Bon Secours

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Keeping the small child within us safe and celebrated is a key part of growing old in good fashion. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, College, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Amy Roney, Bon Secours, Cowley College, Frank Owens, On Course, On Course Workshop, Skip Downing, Tom Hale | Comments Off

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

To many of us Ben Schears personifies the best of Cowley College; Northwest Kansas Tech has gained a great man and a great family. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Schears, Cowley College, losing friends, Northwest Kansas Technical College, Rachel Schears | 2 Comments