Dec
14
2020
The base note of our lives is silence. The trees must be in it, the birds sing, the dogs bark, cars beep - people speak - but the silence is the deep ground. - Marie Howe
The beauty, grandeur and...
Dec
11
2020
“Hope is the anchor to our souls.”
In my former career as a marriage and family counselor, I faced a monumental counseling challenge. A young, deeply depressed, divorced mother came to me.
Being new to the profession, 1971 to 1975, listening to...
Dec
10
2020
Sounds too good to be true. Well, truthfully it is priceless but it is not absolutely free. This priceless vacation does not cost one red cent; however, it costs your time and your devoted attention.
This priceless vacation which costs...
Dec
09
2020
God's mercy is for everyone.
“And so dear brothers and sisters, 'I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice - the kind he...
Dec
08
2020
Adversity - Abundance - Appreciation
Is it possible to go through life without adversity?
Are learning valuable life lessons possible without adversity?
In your life experience, how has adversity shaped you?
With bold confidence, I proclaim adversity is vital to success in every...
Dec
07
2020
Truth is what we need to hear, a lie is what we want to hear.
You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. – John 8:32
In 1971 Ray Burwick and I founded Northwest Counseling Services. A...
Dec
04
2020
A broken plate! Imagine the pain a mother experienced when her young child dropped one of her most precious treasures. It was a special plate received from her mother. In tears, this mother scooped up the broken pieces, preparing to toss...
Dec
03
2020
The wise King David encouraged us to measure our days and to know the brevity of life (Psalm 39:4-5). He also told us we are like grass, here today, gone tomorrow and remembered no more (Psalm 103:15-16). Jesus asked...
Dec
02
2020
Life offers no greater gift with greater rewards than just loving people for no other motive than to love.
Frankly, I never much liked the slogan “Just Do It.” Seems to me it has more negative than positive connotations.
I like...
Dec
01
2020
The most beautiful and blessed place on earth.
Slow the bus down is a favorite expression in the Crowell home when one of us gets too busy, anxious or troubled.
The bookstores have shelves designated to self-help books. Counseling offices...
