Words of Hope: Thy Will Be Done

Dad loved Easter and Good Friday. Dad loved the stations of the cross and would meditate at each spot. He especially loved the stations of the cross at the Grotto in Portland. The cross transfixed Dad—Christ's herculean effort to...

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Words of Hope: He’s Alive

One of the first concerts I attended was in Birmingham, Alabama. It was Don Francisco live. My mom and Dad took me to the show. We loved his music, and my all-time favorite song was He's Alive. I sang...

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Words of Hope: Unafraid

My Mom and I went to tea the other day and talked about Dad. This journey of grief is new for me. I want to support my Mom but find my sorrow overwhelming me in the process. I told...

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Words of Hope: The Gift of Friendship

Shann has a beautiful coffee table book that just came out on Amazon in collaboration with his artist friend, Craig Hergert. His friend has fifteen years of panoramic images taken all around the state of Montana, and this book...

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Words of Hope: A Novel Point of View

Dad and I loved to read. I am currently reading Graham Greene's book, The Ministry of Fear. Greene was a masterful writer and author of one of our favorite books, called The Power and the Glory. This book detailed...

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Words of Hope: Celebration of Life

Come celebrate the life of Fred Crowell founder of NBC Camps. All are welcome at Real Life Church auditorium in Post Falls. Reception directly after followed by 30min worship and solo concert. All are welcome please RSVP. SUNDAY, MAY...

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Words of Hope: Heart Change or Change of Heart

I miss Dad’s amazing advice. He often had remarkable wisdom. He told me creativity is powerful work. The work, each one of us, are called to do for our lives is a gift and a calling. I asked him...

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Words of Hope: The Art of Love

Dad thought outside the box as a basketball coach and had insightful ways to keep students engaged. He believed deeply in the idea of love as the centerpiece of learning and, as a coach and educator, worked to find...

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Words of Hope: Thick Skin

Dad and I struggled with thin skin at times. We love people and want to be loved. Dad often encouraged me to have tough skin with a soft heart. I wrote down his advice. He told me don’t assume...

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Words of Hope: Start with the Necessary

Dad and I loved Francis of Assisi. He is one of my favorite people. One of the quotes I love is, “Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” I...

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