Author Archives: Paul Fredricks
Prayers Are Like Seeds
I love this time of year, when the days are getting longer and soon we'll be able to get outside and play in the dirt. Do you remember when you planted your first seed? Were you so excited for it to s...
Paul Fredricks Mar 08, 2021
20 Things We Should Say More Often
If you have ever wanted to leave an impact on the world to make it a little better, but weren't quite sure where to start....here are a few things you can do to get started. -Paul
Paul Fredricks Nov 04, 2017
Encouragement If You Are In the Midst of Change
Stepping out from the safe and familiar, into the unknown. Changing jobs, starting college or landing your first job. My oldest son is about to begin his senior year in high school. He is also looking...
Paul Fredricks Aug 08, 2017 Kevin Dooley / CC
Where Is Your Safe Place?
Where do you cry? Have you ever needed to cry and you can't find a safe place to do it because you don't want to upset your kids or anyone else? That's Selena's story. She's a single mom with three bo...
Paul Fredricks Mar 20, 2017
5 Questions to Ask Before You Speak
The taste of Ivory soap. The mouth washing must have worked because I don’t remember what I said decades ago to deserve it, but since then I’ve tried hard to put more thought into wh...
Paul Fredricks Oct 11, 2016
Glory
Have you been enjoying the Olympic games in Rio? Along with the competition, I love watching all the story lines develop. Especially the back stories of some of the athletes. The story tha...
Paul Fredricks Aug 09, 2016
Be Still
Be still! I remember being reminded of that when I was a kid. I find myself sternly whispering that to my boys today. Hush! Be quiet! Why is it I think making them be qui...
Paul Fredricks Jun 06, 2016
Look Beyond The Discomfort It's Just Temporary
I was encouraged by something my son said the other day and I want to share it with you, too. My son Hayden got braces recently. He was so excited. I don’t recall ever seeing someone...
Paul Fredricks Feb 02, 2016
The Trap of Comparison
Gift giving and shopping lists have been top of mind at our house since Black Friday and maybe at your house, too. In fact, I have noticed my boys wish list’s on the refrigerator have been expan...
Paul Fredricks Dec 01, 2015
Are You Inside The Bubble?
Do you recall a time recently when you felt out of control, defeated and afraid? I came upon a story the other day that was such a great reminder to me of where I need to be in those challenging times...
Paul Fredricks Sep 29, 2015