Tag Archives: friendship

Rescued

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Those who have escaped the aching aloneness of depression understand the value of connection. Continue reading →

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A Mighty Fine Hello

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love how reunions with old friends make you feel like you just saw each other last week? Continue reading →

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Blown Opportunity-A Missed Hug

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Ever realize a little too late that someone really needed a hug? Continue reading →

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Of Work and Caring

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it wonderful how just a few minutes of serious conversation can strengthen relationships? And how strong relationships improve a working environment? Continue reading →

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Good Friends and Great Music

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Don’t you love it when a concert is even better than you hoped?! Fernando Ortega, Tabor College, and good friends… Continue reading →

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Coasters

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the lowly coaster soaks up water to protect an expensive table, we have friends who protect others from our little emotional outbursts. Continue reading →

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Of Paradox and Pleasure

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it amazing how something that happened years ago seems like yesterday and something last week seems years ago already? Continue reading →

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The Duties of Friendship

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you have friends like this, give thanks and be grateful. If you are a friend like this… give thanks and be grateful! Continue reading →

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Ricardo

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance meeting that turns into a long-term relationship. It’s not romance this time but it is precious. Continue reading →

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Careful Choices

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Whether thinking of gentle rain on a tin roof or the thunder of a waterfall, it is good to be deliberate in all our thinking. Continue reading →

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