Articles written by Dr. Rick Koole
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Controlling your anger
Tempers are no laughing matter. We’ve all seen the long-term damage that can be... — Updated 3/17/2022 Full story
Gold, glory, and girls
Years ago, I spoke at a men’s conference where my speech was titled “Gold,... — Updated 1/13/2022
Freedom
Having just celebrated the Fourth of July, let's pause to remember there was a... — Updated 7/10/2021 Full story
A salute to Dads
Shortly after the Ethiopian Civil War ended in 1991, I flew into Addis Ababa to... — Updated 6/9/2021
A salute to Mom
One of the highlights of the month of May is the celebration of Mother’s Day,... — Updated 5/5/2021
Ponder the miracles of Easter
Easter is one of the reasons April is such a joyful time of the year. It is a... — Updated 4/1/2021
Why we suffer
Let me take a few minutes to share a brief answer to the question of why a... — Updated 3/3/2021
'Train Up a Child'
One of the best-known promises in the Bible is given to parents: "Train a child... — Updated 2/4/2021
A time for gratitude
We have so much to be thankful for, including the fact that 2020 is now in the... — Updated 1/6/2021
How to prevent Christmas burnout
To be honest with you, for most people, 2020 will be a year they would just as... — Updated 12/9/2020
Unexpected opportunities
The COVID-19 shutdown left so many people in despair. It impacted businesses in... — Updated 11/4/2020
We are a nation of thieves
In many ways, America is a nation of thieves. Everyone knows about shoplifters.... — Updated 10/2/2020
Dealing with anger
It seems as if everyone is angry these days. Whether it is those who are rioting... — Updated 9/4/2020 Full story
Who can you trust?
A number of years ago, on the way to work I would drive past a church that liked... — Updated 8/6/2020 Full story
Why we celebrate Independence Day
As the 4th of July approaches each year, I like to pause and remember all of the... — Updated 7/2/2020 Full story
Advice for fathers for Father's Day
Mrs. John B. Dodd of Washington State, who first proposed the idea of a... — Updated 6/18/2020
Celebrate Grandmother's Day
Just a quick reminder that this Sunday is “Mother’s Day,” a day that should... — Updated 5/14/2020 Full story
The Story of Easter
Robert J. Morgan recalls the momentous day when England received the news of... — Updated 4/15/2020
Fix a critical spirit
It seems like everyone is a critic these days, and we’ve all faced painful... — Updated 3/4/2020 Full story
There's no time to waste
Well, here we go again…another new year. The start of each new year brings a... — Updated 1/2/2020 Full story
A baby changes everything
LifePointe Church The news on everyone’s mind 210 years ago was Napoleon and... — Updated 12/6/2019
Celebrate July 4th
We live in a very special nation; a place where people from around the world are... — Updated 10/30/2019 Full story
Does God hear your prayers?
Do you ever wonder whether or not God really hears your prayers? Are you wasting... — Updated 10/30/2019
Honoring Our First Responders
What were you doing when you first heard about the 9/11 attack on the Twin... — Updated 10/30/2019
Become a peacemaker
Are you a peacemaker or do you stir up conflict? There is so much conflict in... — Updated 6/6/2019 Full story
