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...
May
31
2021
Wise people do not forget those who have gone before and made our lives richer, better, happier, and safer. Foolish people do not honor those who have gone before, doing much to make lives more free, safe, happier, and with more...
May
28
2021
Pictured above is Jim Harrick - John Wooden - Fred Crowell.Coach Jim Harrick is one of the finest friends any person could ever have in a lifetime. These qualities make Coach Harrick heads above the normal friendship:
Supreme happiness for your...
May
26
2021
If you truly want to know your life purpose, ask yourself the 5 Whys. In fact, asking 5 Why's may help solve many of your life problems and give you direction, especially in situations where you don't know what...
