Dale Fredrickson | Colorado Pastor, Teacher, Husband, Dad, Father, Brother and Friend

Have you heard Dr. Seuss’ story The Sneetches? Sneetches are yellow, furry creatures with long necks and duckbills that live near beaches. Star-Belly Sneetches have stars on their bellies and Plain-Belly Sneetches do not. Star-Belly Sneetches think their stars make them better than Plain-Belly Sneetches. They hold...
The harder I tried to make things happen the worse I felt. It was like an enormous weight—an anchor—was holding me back. This anchor seemed to be fastened permanently to my body keeping me from going where I wanted to. The reality was that I was sinking, I was flat lining fast with no hopes of resuscitation. I was pushing so hard to be ‘successful’ to reach that ‘imaginary line’ that a distinctive pattern began to emerge in my life.
A poem for Easter.
Have you ever found yourself caught up in something that only after living it did you realize how tough it was going to be? You think to yourself; ”What have I gotten myself into?” You are in a precarious position. Will you sink or swim? Video Audio Podcast: Download (Duration: 23:17 —...

Encouraging, Edifying, Educating, and Empowering people to become all that God has created them to be.

Who Am I?

What I’m passionate about is following a Jewish Rabbi who walked the earth 2,000 years ago. Through his example he offered the world a new paradigm to live by that included “love for enemies,” “heartfelt compassion,” and “sacrificial service.” He modeled a “Gospel” lifestyle and inaugurated a new moment in history called God’s “kingdom” or “reign.” His reign puts relationships before programs, integrity before efficiency, and peace before prosperity. With all of my mind, heart, soul, and strength I want to follow my Rabbi’s example learning to live in love, cultivate compassion, and care for the “poor, widow, and orphan.”

May 21, 2013 |

Sink or Swim: Learning the Currents of Love Part 5 – Peace

Have you heard Dr. Seuss’ story The Sneetches? Sneetches are yellow, furry creatures with long necks and...

April 22, 2013 |

Sink or Swim: Learning the Currents of Love – Part 4 Anchored

The harder I tried to make things happen the worse I felt. It was like an enormous weight—an anchor—was holding me back. This anchor seemed to be fastened permanently to my body keeping me from going where I wanted to. The reality was that I was sinking, I was flat lining fast with no hopes of resuscitation. I was pushing so hard to be ‘successful’ to reach that ‘imaginary line’ that a distinctive pattern began to emerge in my life.