In the valley; especially in the valley

April 20, 2012

Have you noticed? It is often pain, suffering, disappointment and doubt that sharpen the blades on the auger of life as it drills deeply into the closeness, intimacy, tenderness and promises of God. Yesterday I stood in room 3301 at Sky Ridge Hospital where my friend Don Talley is. He’s a man that has battled […]

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Dear Hervey….

April 16, 2012

Dear Hervey, Just typing your name makes me smile. Your life has been a blessing to me – and quite frankly, I stand with a very large crowd of those blessed by you. When I reflect on your winsome and joy-filled life I am drawn to the God the you adore and serve. Drawn to […]

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“Do we still have it?”

April 5, 2012

God is our refuge and strength,           a very present help in trouble.      Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,           though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,           though its waters roar and foam,      though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah   (Psalm 46:1-3ESV) “The […]

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The Fitness of my Soul

March 30, 2012

In many medical circles the pace at which your heart rate returns to a normal level after intense exercise is a key measure of your fitness. Specifically, the experts define it this way: “The faster your heart rate recovers – or slows down – the fitter and healthier your heart.” An ability to rest and […]

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A Fourth and a Sixth…

March 23, 2012

Tim Tebow is now a New York Jet. Even typing the words seems unbelievable to me. Once the Denver Broncos had secured the deal to acquire NFL superstar Peyton Manning, then deals for Tebow began to surface. Manning’s contract was reported at $96 million over five years. Incredible by nearly any measure. So what would […]

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Winter Watering

March 16, 2012

This morning I read an article by J. E. Klett and C. Wilson from the faculty of ColoradoStateUniversity. The topic was: “Winter Watering.” The opening paragraph of the article reads this way: Quick Facts…                  Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage that affects the health […]

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Tebow Time

March 9, 2012

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” […]

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“I know…”

March 2, 2012

Dean Carlo clutched the cell phone and held it close to the microphone at the front of the auditorium. Behind Dean was a picture of Greg Ruegsegger with his beautiful daughter, Kasey. Moments before the picture flashed on the screen I had done my best to introduce Greg as my friend in ministry. A Denver […]

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“Bum” … “Rats”

February 24, 2012

It had been over seven hours since my brother Robert had seen his wife Bobbie, and in that time she had undergone a massive surgical procedure to her mid-section. Her anesthetically induced oblivion was now melting away. Roughly an hour before, the highly-skilled doctor assigned to Bobbie’s case had provided Robert with the diagnosis. Now […]

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“Just the two of us…”

February 17, 2012

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. ~ James 1:17 (ESV) We had cashed in our coupons and received our $10 lift tickets to tube at theCopperMountaintubing hill. We were in the 5pm grouping. […]

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