Jul
26
2019
The second of two WOH's on the destructive habit of second guessing oneself.
The biggest little word in the English language is the word "if." Two letters that can make a big impact.
"If" can be used in various ways:
1. An...
Jul
25
2019
Break your sternum and you'll soon realize the reason Paul chose the breastplate of righteousness as a simile for protection of the chest; a vital part of the soldier's body.
In an auto accident, a young man accidentally drove a...
Jul
24
2019
The ability to see what is not seen is a valuable skill in coaching and teaching. It is discerning the invisible.
In the athletic world, imagine there is a slender, tall, clumsy athlete. One coach does not grasp the athlete's potential so...
Jul
23
2019
What is oxycourage? By Fred Crowell's definition, it is when oxygen unites with the human soul to form internal power and courage. "Oxy" makes it more sharp and acute, abundant when combined with simple courage.
As an example, let's imagine we...
Jul
22
2019
A powerful solution to stop worry, fear, self-pity, and other forms of negative behavior.
I happened to hear a portion of a sermon about not controlling your thoughts and emotions.
Babies can't control their emotions. This is acceptable. It is...
Jul
20
2019
A healthy baby is gifted with incredible inner strength. This internal power is vividly displayed when the baby screams to the point of exhaustion. Try screaming as hard as you can like a baby enraged. The end result will...
Jul
19
2019
Everybody is selling something. The questions are what are they selling and what is the cost?
My children love the story about the richest man in the world who when he saw Jay and Jennifer asked Father Crowell, “Wow what...
Jul
18
2019
If happiness were a tool in a carpenter's toolbox, it would likely be a pair of needle-nose pliers. Many times these specialized pliers are the only tool needed for the mechanical fix. In life, our happiness pliers are often...
Jul
17
2019
In our world, a challenge becomes a need for meaningful exploration. It becomes incredibly important. The late Dr. Scott Peck, psychiatrist, also saw it as perhaps a difficulty. He wrote: "Life is difficult. this is a great truth...once we know this, then...
Jul
16
2019
Each morning in Africa, the lion and tiger wake up hungry. They spend their day hunting for a good meal. Likewise, the gazelle and antelope wake up each morning; but, contrary-wise, they spend their day living out their beauty,...
