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7 Days of Hope
Dear Friends of Hope, For the next 7 days, I have selected my 7 favorite Words of Hope written over the past four months. Many who joined near the beginning have received these words before.
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Sleep Protect the Asset
Each night when I go to sleep, I die, in the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn.
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Finishing Mode Is a Decision
30 days ago, football experts had written off the Seattle Seahawks. Today the Hawks are one of the most feared football teams!
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Climate – You Make Your Own Weather
I became fascinated with climate and weather in 1965. For nearly 30 days the temperature hovered between 20 and 30 below zero in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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The Secret Garden
The world’s best vacation destination and it’s free! IN CABO SAN LUCAS ESPERANZA and La Pamilla battle for the number one best resort. On the seas the major cruise lines boast to be the best.
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It’s a Girl
A son is a son until he takes a wife, a daughter is a daughter all her life. The Lord’s promise made to us in St.
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Do Not Be Afraid
“His appearance was like lightening and His clothes white as snow.” Today my remarkable friend David Tucker will be honored at his memorial service. Mr.
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The Wonder of Wonder
“If you are filled with wonder the world Is a wonderful place.” — Winnie the Pooh Yesterday at the Ferch families favorite breakfast spot 13 year old Ari was drawing in her journal book.
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The Lord Is My Shepherd
“If the Bible were a baseball game Psalm 23 would be my home plate.” This first November 15 th , Saturday morning the south fork of the Naselle River presents me with a colorful picture of the still…
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More Than Conquerors – Romans 8
“Death where is thy victory? Where is thy sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 David Tucker Story My beloved friend is on his final journey to have victory over death.
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Delight in People & People Delight in You
St Paul records multitudes of brilliant life giving principles. One used often among motivational experts is in the Apostles encouragement to the Galatians.
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TRUE SUCCESS! What is it?
Greetings from the Garden Island of Kauai. Few places on earth match the breathless beauty of Kauai.
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THEORY OF 21 – Bryan Luci
These past 30 hours have been lived in the fashion of a Crowell Core Value. I called it EEA (Exceed Expectations Always).
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Faith Brings Joy Made Right
I marvel studying the world of dogs. Much more than cats, I understand dogs; they are predictable.
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Clean Is Better Than Good
Clean car, clean house, clean body clean mind, clean heart – makes me feel good! I confess I love CLEAN! Never ceases to amaze me how GOOD I feel after a “cleaning project”.
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New York City – WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SIN?
For a boy who grew up in a small Washington state town, the Big Apple can be overwhelming.
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Fred Crowell’s 7 to 10 BUSINESS RULE
Years ago I initiated the Golden Ruler Award. It is a unique award for two reasons. First, any coach or player attending NBC Camps can “earn” not win the award.
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Roman Soldiers Mock Jesus
TRUISM: HURTING PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE As I read Matthew’s account of the brutality, taunting and abuse the ROMAN soldiers inflicted upon Jesus, I reflected on the hurt, pain, destruction and suffering in our world.
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Breaking News 0001 A.d.
JUDAS HANGS HIMSELF- a lesson in self-destruction. Matthew 27 Breaking news October 2015 Violent man guns down people in Oregon college. He hung others and himself with a gun!
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Put Away Your Sword
A lesson from Matthew 26 Imitation is the FATHER OF LEARNING At a crucial moment, when Jesus was being arrested, he told Peter to put away his sword. Sports camps can be challenging businesses. Competition is tough.
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Life Ball
Hello All, Each day I dedicate myself to my meaning and purpose for living. Love God Love Life Love People July 20 to 23 at Skagit Valley College I have the profound privilege to coach/teach/inspire, encourage as many…
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The Elimination of Foolishness
The parable Matthew records in Chapter 25 uses the metaphor of ten virgins, that reminds me of a story of the miracle rescue of five men who crash landed in the Bering Sea on a return flight from…
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Come and Share Your Master’s Happiness
The final week in September must be wedding weekend. The Crowell’s had three invitations. In reading the Gospels Jesus clearly spoke highly of weddings. Yesterday my former personal assistant married. All weddings are not equal.
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Practice What You Preach
Matthew 23 – Seven Woes. Mathew quotes the Master’s scathing rebuking of those who don’t practice what they preach.
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A date with Fairbanks, Alaska
My buddy the ex tax collector turned apostle won’t be asked for wisdom from me today, today St. Matthew gets a day off.
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Effective Parenting Part 2 – The Power of Choice
Crowell’s Life Skills for Effective Parenting by Fred Crowell The Difference: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence The difference between poor and good; good and great; great and excellence is a “never quit” mind set.
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No More Question Thursday
MATTHEW 17 Jesus clearly is the master of the popular “Socratic Method of teaching.” Using questions to discover knowledge, understanding, and most importantly wisdom.
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You Don’t Know!
“If you don’t do it, you don’t know” -Mike Nilson How often do we hear someone say, “I know?” You shouldn’t smoke, “I know it.” This is an obvious example.
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WEDDINGS: “Getting married is like swallowing the sun”.
MATTHEW 22 Again Jesus speaks to us about an important life principle in a parable.
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Meet Wallace Ungwiluk, the Stephen Curry of the Bering Sea
Wallace attended NBC Camps all star and College Prep Camp (Crowell Intensity Camp) which NBC’s premier basketball experience featuring excellent players from all over the world.
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Magic Monday
MATTHEW 21 These past 21 days the book of Matthew has become a strong tower in my life. I have come to have appreciation for Matthew, formerly known as Levi, the tax collector.
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No Expectation Sunday
Today, this 13th day of a Spokane “Indian Summer,” is no expectation Sunday! My firm resolve is to reduce all expectations from others for one entire day. In addition, I will reduce all expectations from me.
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Red Skies in the Morning
“The art of changing foul days to blue sky days” MATTHEW 17 500 years ago a young Spanish soldier led his troops to battle against France. A cannon ball ripped between his legs, one being severely injured.
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Never So Happy to See Rain
“The skies miracle windex” MATTHEW 16 “When it is evening.. It will be fair weather: for the sky is red….in the morning the weather will be foul…” For days on end Spokane skies were filled with smoke and…
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THE ULTIMATE CRUCIAL QUESTION? Who do you say that I am?
Vital lesson from MATTHEW 16. Lesson one: Watch out for unhealthy people who influence you in negative ways. “Guard against the yeast” is the metaphor used by Matthew. Why yeast?
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Hard Work Is Not Enough
Why is hard work not enough? Because love and passion bring meaning & purpose to HW? Why is meaning and purpose essential to hard work? Because if you love hard work your motivation will be inspired?
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Green Lights Red Lights
The first day of September is Crowell’s January first day? Why? Always a wise question because if you know the why the “how too follows” like a dog on a leash.
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Marvelous Monday
Marvelous day? Why? Because it is a new day Because it is a new week Because it is the last day of the month Because it is an opportunity to really live Because we can exercise the gifts…
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Sacred Sunday
Today is a pajama day. (Many years ago Jay loved pajama days). Welcome rains are cleansing showers for smoke filled skies and respiratory relief for all.
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10yr NBC Italia Anniversary
Dear Coach Fred, As we celebrate our 10 NBC ITALIA year I wanted to remind you of the great days you were here in Italy with us to start the camp. We miss you.
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Crowell Point to Post Basketball Camp 2015 – Skagit Valley
BREAKING NEWS! Skagit Valley College hosts CROWELL POINT TO POST BASKETBALL CAMP YOU ARE INVITED! July 20-24, 2015 “The Crowell Guarantee” – 100% Coach Crowell leadership involvement with exceptionally qualified assistant coaches.
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The Crowell Pure Basketball System
“Games don’t make you better, they reveal your skill. Fun D’ mentals make you better.” –Fred Crowell ARE YOU A COACH WHO IS LOOKING TO GET BETTER OR ARE YOU SATISFIED?
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Crowell Point to Post Basketball Camp
BREAKING NEWS! Southwestern Assemblies of God University hosts CROWELL POINT TO POST BASKETBALL CAMP YOU ARE INVITED!
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Crowell Point & Post Basketball System
“The best in fundamentals and game preparation” Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Crowell Point & Post System from Coach Fred Crowell Q. Why is it best to combine point and post players? A.
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Food for Thought
Basketball has two seasons: school ball; off season ball. In each season there are two options. The focus is either on building a great team, or working on individual skills to improve.
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Boys Basketball Camps
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Letter from the President
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT When I took a leap of faith to begin NBC Camps in 1971, a lot of people thought I was crazy. That was a long time ago and a lot has changed.
