WISDOM WEDNESDAY – WISDOM’S ORIGIN

Wisdom is the design of the one and only true Creator. Without the existence of God, there is no wisdom. There are only opinions, people's viewpoints.  Even the brilliant authors of 150 Psalms only attempted to communicate God's wisdom because they realized...

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PEOPLE WATCH YOU

People watch what we are doing, how we do it, and how it makes them feel."  - Derrick Sebastian "May I have another cup of coffee?” Asked the person at the counter. The waiter obviously flustered with too many customers replies...

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LAUGHTER – GOOD MEDICINE

"Laughter is a fascinating subject to study because each person has a unique way of laughing."  F Crowell In my years of empirical research I have come to the conclusion that one who easily laughs was raised in a home...

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FRIDAYS WITH FRED – OXICOURAGE

Today is Day 57 in our 2021 Words of Hope. May I politely ask a favor of you? I really need your help. This is so you, in turn, will help others. There are so many people you meet...

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SLEEP IS PRECIOUS AND PRICELESS

"I think of you through the watches of the night because you are my help.” After three full, long days at a camp, the 75-year-old body was ready for sleep. I slept 12 hours in one day. Gratitude was my...

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WISDOM WEDNESDAY – INITIALISM

Wisdom is doing the right thing at the right time. W - Want it! This is the first step in being wise. See Matthew 6:25-33.I - Integrity. Do as you say. See Psalm 1.S - Sincerity. Live it and don't fake it....

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THE LAW OF SEEING, HEARING, AND GIVING

To SEE means I have seen. In essence, I cannot help others see the value of something if I have not seen its worth. Growing up, I learned my values by watching my mother, Kathleen Mitchell Crowell. As a mother of...

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PRINCIPLE OF PROBLEM SOLVING

Albert Einstein believed you could not solve a problem with the same level of consciousness that created it. Operating on the belief system that everyone and everything is the creation of a Master Miracle Maker means everyone and everything created...

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FRIDAYS WITH FRED – MY HOPE

My dear friends, I write this Word of Hope from Cabo, San Lucas. This is a wonderful place, especially when Spokane is experiencing bitter coldness - still winter!Yet, in spite of the beautiful surroundings here, the hardships of life are...

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SOLUTION TO POOR CHARACTER

Do you desire freedom from quick temper, anger, and personal conflicts? The Apostle Paul is truly a remarkable writer. I marvel as I read his many books. Around 57 AD he made a difficult decision. Do I visit Rome or Jerusalem?...

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