Maybe It’s Pretty Simple

Yesterday the guys in my workshop talked about fear. We looked at a hierarchy of spiritual needs and I asked them to list fears that came to mind if those needs weren’t met. The idea was to help each guy identify where he was in the hierarchy. The exercise proceeded pretty much as I expected, […]

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It’s Gettin’ Real

FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR ’14 just got a bit more real! It’s one thing to build web pages, design jerseys, and recruit riders. That stuff’s all fun, part of the dream, but it’s all virtual. When there’s snow on the ground and I’ve been cranking my bike in the garage for three months, it seems […]

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Follow

HAPPY MONDAY! A new look at a familiar word prompts today’s word-of-the-week… FOLLOW “Follow me.” That’s the invitation. And it’s natural to ask, “Okay, where are we going?” I think I’ve decided it’s the wrong question. When Jesus called His disciples, He didn’t talk about where they’d go or what they’d do. He simply invited […]

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I Have A Happy Life

Sam Berns died on January 10, 2014. He succombed to complications from Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome), a rare and fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Most children with Progeria don’t live past their teens. Honestly, watching this video, it’s difficult not to feel just a bit sorry for Sam and […]

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When Is It Not Really Following?

Imagine living the dream. You’ve established a stable, sustainable family business. You create good jobs, pay taxes, and tithe to the local church. You’re able to provide for your family and give generously to others who aren’t so fortunate. You work hard, and that’s okay. You’re thankful to God for the opportunities and blessings He’s […]

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On Fake Happiness

“Why do people at church fake being happy?” I’ve told you the guys in my workshop ask great questions. They don’t know there’s some stuff you’re not supposed to mention. “So what makes you think they’re faking?” “Nobody’s that happy all the time. It’s like there’s a rule against being sad or upset. All the […]

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Worship

HAPPY MONDAY! An old friend shines fresh light on today’s word-of-the-week… WORSHIP Most churches seem to have “worship leaders” who play guitars or keyboards, so I guess worship means music. I don’t think that’s correct. Worship is about how we live our lives, not singing for a few minutes on Sunday. I’m studying an old sermon […]

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Why We Need To Remember Less

Grace doesn’t forget. Grace chooses not to remember. Can God really “not remember” my sins? He’s God, right? He knows everything. And if He knows it all, how can He not remember? I’ll bet it’s been debated in countless all-nighters at every seminary over coffee and, depending on the seminary, other adult beverages. Because if […]

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Your Dreams Are Valid

I’m generally not a big fan of the academy awards. I don’t care much for the self-congratulatory posing and over-the-top glitz. But this year a couple of moments made the entire experience worthwhile. Like most folks, I was touched by Lupita Nyong’o’s heartfelt acceptance speech after winning Best Supporting Actress. Instead of the usual litany […]

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