Jul
07
2018
TO QUALIFY TO BE A CRUCIAL OTHER THEY MUST HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD.
Few historical figures inspire me, enlighten me more richly and speak to my inner core than the best artist the world has ever known in my...
Jul
06
2018
Through my basketball coaching and camp years, I discovered I needed strength beyond measure. You too? I had so many dreams and goals! But I have experienced that God's strength has become my inner strength. In my life book,...
Jul
05
2018
Where do you find your strength to battle the daily challenges in life? Are you caught in a dust storm of responsibilities, problems, things calling for your attention? Why do we think we are overwhelmed? Unlike our prior generations,...
Jul
04
2018
"Soldiers keep by your officers, for God’s sake keep by your officers!” spoke Washington in a deep and soulful voice.
It was 21 degrees on December 24-25, 1775. Washington's army was in shambles, experiencing defeat after defeat. As the Continental...
Jul
03
2018
PURPOSE in life will keep you alive and well. FULFILLMENT makes it worth it. If these are true statements, then knowing your reason for living is critical and essential for your well-being. The crucial question is: "Who would you...
Jun
28
2018
To me, desperate times need our desperate action.
It seems possible when we righteously hate something evil, we gain power and energy to fight the enemy. The notion that we cannot talk about it without tears or turn to silence gives both...
Jun
27
2018
Yesterday I shared an email from a kind, knowledgeable lady in Alaska. It inspired me! She questioned my use of the word "hate" regarding suicide, and she had valid reasons.
For days I meditated, contemplated on the noun "hate." The...
Jun
26
2018
After preparing the WOH suicide video entitled Why I Hate Suicide, I received the following email from a lovely lady and a mother of one of my finest NBC coaches:
"Hi, Mr. Fred. I hear you! As a village-based counselor, I...
Jun
20
2018
One of my favorite hobbies is playing cards with friends. Bridge, Hearts, Pinochle, Casino, 10 To 1, Rummy and Cribbage are all card games I like.
Knowledge of the game rules is the first step to being a winner. Card smarts...
Jun
19
2018
A well-dressed, married couple knocked at my daughter's front door. "Hello, we want to invite you to an exciting, life-changing event." This invitation led to a 45-minute conversation. It was friendly and engaging to our firstborn who has always...
