The Temptation of Wealth and Power

Last night Charlie Simineo and I traveled from Estes Park to Fort Collins and back. We had the opportunity to hear Mark Batterson at Timberline Church and then return to Estes Park to hear Jeff Lucas’ message. Mark Batterson shared one of the most inspiring messages on prayer that I have ever heard. You can(…)

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God Plan, God’s Time

Last night and this morning we enjoyed the conversation and message from Dick Foth and Mark Batterson. Much of their discussion was on the importance of connection and making a difference in the lives of others. This morning Mark shared a powerful message about Peter’s denial of Jesus and eventual restoration by Jesus. He used(…)

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From Prison to Palace

Last night we attended a play of the Wizard of Oz at our grand kids elementary school. Today was a day of great weather. I mowed my lawn for the first time this season. This afternoon I made my way to Estes Park for our Allies Men’s Retreat. It should be a good weekend. Mark(…)

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Taking God at His Word

Today wrapped up the symposium, I have been attending. Some good information and excellent presentations. Kirby Wynn, Garfield County Local Energy Designee, was the leader of the event.  I had a chance meeting with when my family was in Glenwood Springs for my niece’s wedding. It was good to be at the conference and meet(…)

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The A to Z of God’s Word

I attended an oil and gas symposium in Rifle, Colorado today. It was well attended and some good information. This evening we had a steak fry on the one of the most remote “ranch” locations I have ever been to. It just happens to be one of the largest natural gas fields in western Colorado.(…)

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Trash Talk

This morning after my prayer connection at Everyday Joes, I conducted the devotional time at Morning Star. It was good to have Harry Weimar and my sister-in-law Sue Schmidt join me. After the devotional time, I left for a trip to the western slope. I am visiting my sister at her new home in Grand(…)

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