Tag Archives: Tom Hale

A Gentle Answer…

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

A gentle answer turns away wrath… and an unexpected bit of gentle humor can turn a frown upside down… Just ask Tom Hale… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged diplomacy, frustration, Humor, making things better, pleasant, smile, Tom Hale | Comments Off

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

Beyond the Lonely Places

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A middle-aged man standing in the rain gets picked up by a young shop teacher… and impacts the rest of his life… without ever knowing it. Maybe.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged barge, Billy Berryhill, Fulton KY, hitchhiker, hospitality, kindness, river, river rat, stranger, Tom Hale | 2 Comments

A Loving Punch in the Gut

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

One friend who will tell you the truth is worth more than a hundred who are happy to join your little pity party. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged a friend closer than a brother, Don Riley, friendship, good friends, honesty, self-pity, Tom Hale, true friendship, William Jolliff | 1 Comment