THE TRIPLE A’s

Adversity - Abundance - Appreciation Is it possible to go through life without adversity? Are learning valuable life lessons possible without adversity? In your life experience, how has adversity shaped you? With bold confidence, I proclaim adversity is vital to success in every...

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THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH AND LIES

Truth is what we need to hear, a lie is what we want to hear. You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. – John 8:32 In 1971 Ray Burwick and I founded Northwest Counseling Services. A...

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CROWELL’S IRREVOCABLE LAW OF THE BROKEN PLATE

A broken plate! Imagine the pain a mother experienced when her young child dropped one of her most precious treasures. It was a special plate received from her mother. In tears, this mother scooped up the broken pieces, preparing to toss...

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THE HOUR HAS COME

The wise King David encouraged us to measure our days and to know the brevity of life (Psalm 39:4-5). He also told us we are like grass, here today, gone tomorrow and remembered no more (Psalm 103:15-16). Jesus asked...

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JUST LOVE PEOPLE

Life offers no greater gift with greater rewards than just loving people for no other motive than to love. Frankly, I never much liked the slogan “Just Do It.” Seems to me it has more negative than positive connotations. I like...

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SACRED PLACE – SECRET GARDEN

The most beautiful and blessed place on earth. Slow the bus down is a favorite expression in the Crowell home when one of us gets too busy, anxious or troubled. The bookstores have shelves designated to self-help books. Counseling offices...

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