THE PLAIN PAIN TRUTH

Mother speaking to her distraught daughter says, “Sorry, honey we can’t teach pain to stop hurting.” A little boy falls in the bathtub; cuts his forehead; cries out, “Stop the pain, mommy, I'll be good!” The Pain Truth Life pain is inescapable....

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THANK YOU AFRICAN AMERICANS

Fifty-four years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr., paid the ultimate sacrifice for all humanity. Yesterday we celebrated his life. Yesterday was my joy to personally call five of my brothers and sisters who live the legacy of their forefather,...

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NOT ASHAMED

 Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. In recent years race relations have become a daily news event. Some believe the USA is at an all-time low in race relations. For some, this is a true statement. For some, it is...

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WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?

The most important question ever asked of me was in September 1966. "Coach, before I leave, can I ask you a question?" "Yes, of course," I answered.  Thinking I was getting another basketball question, Dyson floored me when asked, "What do you think about Jesus...

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Hello My Name is Anger Part 3

Reviewing my past decades of experience serving under men with global influence, almost all of them systematically built their foundation. Then it is perplexing to see the foundation subsequently decimated their own dreams. Anger was the common factor. What did anger...

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Hello My Name is Anger, Part 2

I thought it would be good for my readers to know more about myself and my past history concerning anger. It may shock some who have come to know me in more recent years, but those who knew me...

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Everybody is selling something. What's for sale and are we willing to pay the price are critical questions. Years ago, Susie and I pulled into a car dealership to look at cars, not to buy. I still see that salesman...

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OLD MAN’S STORY

Everyone loves a story, especially children!  Here is an incredible ancient man's story. This man's name is John... John the beloved. Once upon a time, a very long time ago, there lived a boy named John. After meeting a very...

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MEMORIES

Over 50 years ago Susie King Crowell said to me, "Fred, let's make great memories because when we are old, all we will have left will be memories. After two years of courtship and 54 years of marriage, Susie's wisdom has...

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NEW YEAR NEW TOOLS, Part 2

In Part 1 of New Year New Tools the solution given for 2019's potential problems and pitfalls is being REBORN. Some call it being born a second time, or being born again. Do these song lyrics by Merril Womach resonate...

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