Jun
14
2021
An elementary teacher was talking about the subject of good and bad guys. One little boy raised his hand: "Teacher, who are the good guys?"
This is a wise question! I wonder how the boy would have answered his question!
Perhaps there are...
Jun
11
2021
Very early this morning I asked myself this question: Is my life enough, or do I want more? My reality is while I am in my secret garden, it is a perfect place. In silence, I'm enjoying the presence of the Father,...
Jun
10
2021
In hopes to offset today’s primarily angry, harsh, rhetorical, judgmental language.
The language of Hope seems like an excellent alternative.
These quotes are the Hope language Words of Hope embraces:
"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” – Christopher Reeve"We must accept finite disappointment,...
Jun
09
2021
Dying well begins with living well. Nearly 40 years ago, one of my best friends from Seattle called me. His words were: "Fred, I am really afraid. The doctor told me a few minutes ago that I have multiple myeloma cancer." I was...
Jun
08
2021
Four is a great number! Why not three? Look at the original ATV (all-terrain vehicle); it had three wheels. Didn't work - would cause far too many injuries due to rollovers. Then look at chairs; they needed four legs...
Jun
07
2021
In Proverbs 30, the writer says there are things God has done that are too wonderful to understand. I, too, feel three mysterious miracles are so extraordinary I cannot fully understand.
CHILDBIRTH MYSTERIOUS MIRACLE 1: 50% mother and 50% father....
Jun
04
2021
Coach Crowell, I really like reading your book, Words of Hope!"
"Coach Crowell, I love reading your blog, Words of Hope!"
Thank you is my usual response. I'm grateful that what I write becomes a special blessing. However, when I am...
Jun
03
2021
JUNE 3 is an important date. June 3, 1865, was the date for the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, as part of the Civil War (156 years ago). June 3, 2021, is the date when there are battles in USA cities...
Jun
02
2021
Here I sit in my easy chair, at 4 AM, wondering about life. How is it possible, so many diverse thoughts roam through my brain like a river flowing over rocks? Some of these thoughts appear to be dark...
Jun
01
2021
The Psalmist wrote, "The Lord Most High is awesome."
The word awesome always reminds me of my brother Larry. He delights in saying, "You're awesome!" One morning while at his employment, his supervisor walked past him. Larry shouted: "Bill, you're...
