Tag Archives: improvement

Getting Better

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whether it’s singing or marriage, or something else nearly as important, improving is not always quick or easy… but it is always possible. And quite often worth the effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Music, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged determination, getting better, humility, improvement, persistence, practicing, singing | Comments Off

Another Day Dawns

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

As the sun rises on the just and the unjust, it is how we deal with both challenges and blessings that shapes our day. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas City KS, attitude, blessings, challenges, dawn, good and evil, improvement, morning, nature of life, sunrise, trials | Comments Off

Remodeling 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, we have to live, at least for a while, amidst ugly that we cannot change. But that awareness should not become an excuse for not doing what we can to make things better. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged changing, improvement, making changes, old house, old plaster, remodeling, repairing | Comments Off

A Higher Compliment

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is not in the accolades of easy friends
that we gain the higher ground,
nor in the shallow flattery of those
fixed upon their own ends. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged correction, criticism, flattery, friendship, improvement, improving, listening, rebuke, self-improvement, true friends | Comments Off

Tim Tebow: Keeping Faith

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Doc Arnett

He was known as an outspoken Christian while he was playing football at the University of Florida. Some wondered whether or not that would change after the Denver Broncos drafted him. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged criticism, Denver Broncos, faith, Gators, improvement, quarterback, Tim Tebow, University of Florida | Comments Off

Finishing Work

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Doc Arnett

when the nature of Jesus has become our own nature, others will have greater difficulty finding the seams between what we are and what we believe. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged drywall finishing, fruit of the Spirit, improvement, practice, qualities, remodeling, sheetrock | Comments Off

It Wasn’t Broke But It Did Need Fixing

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Doc Arnett

But when we consider how long we might have to live with things a certain way, we should become more willing to do what it takes to make them better. Continue reading →

Posted in Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged effort, improvement, remodeling, time | Comments Off

Imperfect But Improving

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the need is so great and urgent that we can no longer wait until the perfect time. Continue reading →

Posted in Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged change, home improvement, improvement, painting, porch repair, urgent need | Comments Off