Jan
03
2017
"Decide" is one of those highly interesting words in the English language.
"De" is an important prefix. It connotes taking away or removing.
"Cide" has many partners. Outside, inside, downside, upside, homicide, suicide, genocide.
Decide means to slice or cut. Decide involves...
Jan
01
2017
"Be still and know that I am God.”
A friend likes to tell me, “I am going to do nothing today, and I don't plan to start until noon.”
About 17 years ago, I began the interior journey. Being driven all...
Dec
31
2016
"I am proud of you!"
As Edith steps down the stairs in a beautiful wedding dress, Lord Gratham’s loving eyes and outstretched arms greet his lovely daughter.
"I probably shouldn’t feel so proud of you.”
A joyful Edith responds, "You can be...
Dec
29
2016
The three most important human and animals psychological and spiritual needs.
Six elegant questions. (An elegant question differs from a fact question.)
Who loves you?
Who do you love?
Who do you belong to?
Who belongs to you?
What do you do with success?
Who in...
Dec
28
2016
You His mighty angels doing His bidding. - Psalm 103
Today Jan Foland emailed her drawing of her vision of a sacred place.
Of all the people Susie and I know, Jan is one who goes daily to her secret garden...
Dec
26
2016
For by grace we have been saved through faith not of works lest any man should boast. - Paul
The Christian faith presents many paradoxes, which initially to the newcomer of the faith don't make sense. To the agnostic or...
Dec
23
2016
As we honor we in turn will be honored
The word honor and the idea of honoring others has been on my mind this Christmas season’s 31 days of celebration.
The rewards of honoring people are amazing to me. This is an...
Dec
22
2016
Three Crowell-Ferch sisters demonstrate the beauty, grace, and power of love.
Natalya Alexis is a sophomore at Oklahoma City University.
Ariana Alexis is a freshman at the Oaks Classical Christian Academy.
Isabella Alexis is a 6th grader at the Oaks....
Dec
21
2016
At the Crowell's there is a big difference between NO! and no, no, no.
Early in my teaching and coaching career, the following story impacted me.
A teacher was hired specially to take control of a wild, out of control...
Dec
19
2016
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray...
