Sep
30
2017
Chapter 26, the converted tax collector, Levi, turned to the apostle
Mathew, takes us to the olive grove called Gethsame.
As I use His precious gift IMAGINATION I place myself with Matthew seated by a fire. All the Lord's men are...
Sep
27
2017
I love the movie, PATTON. Facing the remarkable German tank commander, Rommel in Africa, General George S Patton exclaimed after crushing the Nazi's, "I read your book, Rommel".
Patton was a fabulous leader. Seems to me Patton excelled because:
He was...
Sep
26
2017
Newsflash, history repeats itself.
In my lifetime I've never seen the world in such terrible shape as it is today. I fear for our future.
Crowell's reaction to this reporter's statement:
"Well, son, I guess this proves that you haven't lived...
Sep
22
2017
What are you going to do with your dash?
– DASH begins the day you were born. Ends the day you die.
What are you going to do with your dash?
One of my young lions has an opportunity to play basketball...
Sep
21
2017
A young lion is a boy/man who is hungry, dedicated, loyal, hard-working, and willing to do what it takes to become a trustworthy man
I called these rare type of boys/men young lions because the lion is the king of...
Sep
15
2017
PREPARE TO MAKE YOUR PEOPLE BETTER PEOPLE BETTER PLAYERS
The job of a COACH/CEO/LEADER is to train players how to WIN. Winning begins in the mind and heart, not on the basketball court.
Winning is a skill; it is learned behavior!
Training to...
Sep
13
2017
Consider words like power, vision, confidence, courage, fearlessness, focus, purpose, destiny. We feel strengthened with words like these.
Conversely, words can promote negativity as well and often these labels can impact behavior for a lifetime.
Part of the Crowell DNA is...
Sep
12
2017
“You raise me up to more than I can be.” -Josh Groban
I vividly remember the first time I had to deal with a person who attempted suicide. The year was 1964. The place was the University of Idaho.
One of...
Sep
06
2017
For years, NBC campers have been asked if they are ready. The expected response is a loud, "READY FREDDY!"
I have no idea who came up with this slogan but campers seem to love it.
Ready Freddy speaks to the idea...
Sep
05
2017
As a boy I was expected to look adults in the eyes when they spoke to me. If they extended a handshake my father's orders were to call them Mr. or Mrs. as I looked at them face to...
