Keeping It Simple

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV The more I learn, the longer I live, the greater my appreciation for simplicity. Some of the greatest insight comes from having a “firm grasp of the obvious.” Preachers and teachers easily become prey(…)

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Obedience, Forgiveness and Restoration

Yesterday I connected with Luke and Melanie Able. This newly-wed couple are campus missionaries at CU in Boulder. Both of them came to Christ as students at the school and have committed their lives to reaching students on campus through the ministry of their local church. We are pleased to be a part of their(…)

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Great Grace

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus…” 1 Corinthians 1:4 ESV At our chapel service at Morning Star Assisted Living we sang the chorus of the old hymn “Grace Greater Than All Our Sin.” The words(…)

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Out of Egypt

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” Hosea 11:1 ESV This is the verse that was fulfilled when Joseph took Mary and the baby Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod’s wrath. In this context the Lord is speaking through Hosea concerning Israel’s history as(…)

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At Ease

It was good to return home today after my week long conference. Last night I traveled back to Lakewood once again. This time for a reception for George Brauchler, Jr and his bid to become Colorado’s next Governor. My final sessions today were good challenges on how to facilitate change and some leadership observations from(…)

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Job’s Confidence

This week I am in Breckenridge for a Colorado Municipal League conference, so my schedule is thrown off. Last night I traveled to Lakewood to the home of my niece Kate and her husband David for a family gathering. My brother and his wife from California were in town. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “But he knows(…)

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