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 […]
Continue readingAn Offer You Can’t Refuse
Okay, you can refuse, but I REALLY want you to get involved in FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR ’14. It’s such a cool dream, this notion that we can work together to provide all of the yearly operational costs for every kid at Project Rescue’s HOME OF HOPE in New Delhi, India. Just imagine—we get to have a […]
Continue readingWhen 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 […]
Continue readingThe Gap Between Knowledge And Faith
There are lots of gaps between what we know and what we really believe. We know outcomes don’t depend on the size of our efforts. We know God asks us to do what we can, where we are, with what we have and then trust Him for the results. We know, but do we believe? […]
Continue readingOn 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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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 […]
Continue readingDeclare Your Belief In Hope
What if I offered a simple way to support the kids at Project Rescue’s HOME OF HOPE in New Delhi? And what if you got to join the team for FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR ’14 at the same time? You’d be all over that, right? Order 2 bands for $5.00 or 5 bands for $10.00 How […]
Continue readingWhy 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 […]
Continue readingYour 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 […]
Continue readingCast The Net Just Once More
I’m in the midst of a book called FAITH IN THE FOG by my friend Jeff Lucas. Jeff’s story revolves around Jesus’ breakfast with the disciples after His resurrection. You may recall the incident—Peter, John, and some of the other disciples fished all night but caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! I feel compelled to comment on today’s word-of-the-week… SERVE Jesus told a story we know as the Parable of the Good Samaritan. It’s about a man who’s attacked, beaten, robbed, and left half-dead by the side of the road. A priest and a Levite (the religious good guys) passed by without stopping to […]
Continue readingMaybe It’s Not Far Away
“It’s easy to miss stuff that’s right in front of you.” Yesterday I sat for about an hour with one of the most influential businessmen in our community. He’s kind enough to spend some time a couple of times a year offering his insights about what’s happening with RICH’S RIDE, and yesterday he mentioned the […]
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