Prominence

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Matthew 19:30 ESV In yet another verse we run into the concept of the stark difference between the views of people in this world and the priorities of heaven. We admire success and wealth and achievement and position. All of(…)

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Praised by People Versus Pleasing God

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “…when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others….when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street(…)

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For Righteousness Sake

Yesterday I went to Lakewood to pick up the grandchildren for an overnight stay. Today, they followed me to my Chiropractor appointment, dropping off my ballots, and helping me with my campaign. A different day for them for sure on their spring break. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY….  “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute(…)

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Suicide Prevention

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… ‘Why should you destroy yourself? Be not overly wicked, neither be a fool. Why should you die before your time?” Ecclesiastes 7:16-17 ESV We live in a world that is fighting an epidemic of suicide. It is prevalent in our communities from our military veterans to our youth. Colorado has one of the(…)

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Prepared for the Day of the Lord

I made it back to DIA from Atlanta by 7:30 a.m. this morning. That meant an early start to my day. I’m glad that I made the trip and it was good to be home and to jump back into the home stretch and final seven days of campaigning. After Carter’s lacrosse games we made(…)

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Facing a Challenge

This morning I attended Restoration Church for the service honoring Don Munn (son-in-law Nathan’s father) for his 34 years as the Senior Pastor. Don is changing roles and is “passing the baton” to another Senior Pastor who has been working with him for months on this transition. Don shared a powerful and encouraging message and(…)

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