TWO CHOICES – WE GET BITTER OR WE GET BETTER

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...

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THE TRIPLE A’s

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...

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THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH AND LIES

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...

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CROWELL’S IRREVOCABLE LAW OF THE BROKEN PLATE

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...

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THE HOUR HAS COME

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...

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JUST LOVE PEOPLE

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...

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SACRED PLACE – SECRET GARDEN

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...

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