Author Archives: Paul Fredricks

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...