Vulnerable Before God

I have had a good day of therapy. I spent two hours at Northern Colorado Rehab Hospital with physical and occupational therapy. Then this afternoon I was feeling good enough to spend a good amount of time at our local swimming pool. When I was at therapy, Julie, one of the occupational therapists, told me(…)

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I am looking out my office window at dark clouds and rain. The rain shortened my time at the swimming pool today, but I am glad that I did some work in my garden this morning. I found that sitting in a power wheelchair using an electric tiller has its advantages. I also met Pastor(…)

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Steadfastness and Maturity

Steadfastness and Maturity

I got going early this morning and attended the Larimer County Republican breakfast. It was good to meet some new people and to hear a guest from Australia talk about how their country faced the challenges of illegal immigration. This weekend when we were in Lakewood we stayed with Mary Doherty at her lovely home(…)

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Fulfilling the Law of Christ

Fulfilling the Law of Christ

As we move through these early days of August, I think back on one year ago and realize that it was during this time that I was fighting for my life. My body was in crisis and my condition had rapidly deteriorated. I am thankful for the prayers of so many and to be reflecting(…)

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God’s Purpose – My Life

God’s Purpose – My Life

Today after taking care of some Saturday chores and a quick run down to the swimming pool (for me), Debbie and I headed to Lakewood. This afternoon was a surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for our friends Randy and Cheryl Thurston. I served as Randy and Cheryl’s pastor when I was at Dakota Ridge Assembly.(…)

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What’s in the Ark

What’s in the Ark

Today was about as close to a “normal” day that I have experienced in the last year. I left home at 8:30 a.m. drove to Denver for a meeting and returned home through traffic at 4:00 p.m. I didn’t have to collapse in bed for a recovery nap either. The other good part of the(…)

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