Oct
05
2015
Years ago I initiated the Golden Ruler Award. It is a unique award for two reasons. First, any coach or player attending NBC Camps can “earn” not win the award. Second, it is so difficult to “earn” few attempt...
Oct
04
2015
TRUISM: HURTING PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE
As I read Matthew's account of the brutality, taunting and abuse the ROMAN soldiers inflicted upon Jesus, I reflected on the hurt, pain, destruction and suffering in our world.
Clearly so much of this is self...
Oct
02
2015
JUDAS HANGS HIMSELF- a lesson in self-destruction. Matthew 27
Breaking news October 2015
Violent man guns down people in Oregon college. He hung others and himself with a gun!
Young, brilliant man full of life is hanging himself daily; heroin is his...
Sep
30
2015
A lesson from Matthew 26
Imitation is the FATHER OF LEARNING
At a crucial moment, when Jesus was being arrested, he told Peter to put away his sword.
Sports camps can be challenging businesses. Competition is tough. Like life, people don't always play...
Sep
30
2015
Hello All,
Each day I dedicate myself to my meaning and purpose for living.
Love God
Love Life
Love People
July 20 to 23 at Skagit Valley College I have the profound privilege to coach/teach/inspire, encourage as many as 40 serious basketball players to...
Sep
29
2015
The parable Matthew records in Chapter 25 uses the metaphor of ten virgins, that reminds me of a story of the miracle rescue of five men who crash landed in the Bering Sea on a return flight from Russia.
Like...
Sep
27
2015
The final week in September must be wedding weekend. The Crowell's had three invitations.
In reading the Gospels Jesus clearly spoke highly of weddings.
Yesterday my former personal assistant married. All weddings are not equal. Some even create a sense of...
Sep
25
2015
Matthew 23 - Seven Woes.
Mathew quotes the Master's scathing rebuking of those who don't practice what they preach.
In this I saw myself all too often; and one of the rebukes that stood out was, YOU CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF...
Sep
21
2015
My buddy the ex tax collector turned apostle won't be asked for wisdom from me today, today St. Matthew gets a day off.
In 1965 Susie, brother Mike, the best kitty ever (Miss Missy) and I rolled into the University...
Sep
21
2015
Crowell’s Life Skills for Effective Parenting
by Fred Crowell
The Difference: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
The difference between poor and good; good and great; great and excellence is a “never quit” mind set. The difference between success and failure is a...