A Dangerous Weapon that made it through Security

August 19, 2011

With the precision and accuracy of a seasoned sniper, the passenger in the middle seat of row six directed his caustic words at the Southwest flight attendant. Consistent and turbulent air had made it inadvisable for the attendants to service the cabin of the Boeing 737, but that was insufficient rational for the middle-aged man. […]

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We have no idea…

August 15, 2011

I scooped Malia into my arms as if my heart had a powerful magnet in it. My three-year-old granddaughter is vibrant, full of imagination, and exceedingly comfortable in the arms of her Pops. Malia’s mind danced and raced even as her lips battled to keep pace. She told me stories… some based in fact, some […]

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“News from the front…”

August 5, 2011

This week I received an email update from one of my team members that was titled “News from the front.” This military reference set the stage for an update about our staff that ministers to middle school and high school students in a camp in Oregon. What followed was a detailed account of places where […]

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“Baseball is dead… and other Denver realities”

July 29, 2011

Denver professional sports franchises have been a perpetual disappointment… particularly over the past twelve months. Lofty expectations have landed abruptly, burdened with unfulfilled expectations. The weight of hope has overwhelmed the power of performance. Sound familiar? It happens in nearly every city across our country, and likely around the world. I have noticed that instead […]

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“Ella Vador”

July 22, 2011

At 7:40am, on Tuesday, July 19, Button became Tess Dani Wolgemuth. The prenatal name given to this little girl months ago was transitioned to a lifelong name that her parents deliberated over for many months. Instantly this name fit her… Tess tipped the scale at 4 pounds 8 ounces; and although tiny, she is healthy […]

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“Where were you?”

July 15, 2011

“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?” (Job 38:4) A Thursday morning prenatal doctor’s appointment didn’t go as planned for Kendal, our daughter-in-law. An overly quiet technician was an early warning that concerns about the size of our granddaughter would require a doctor’s voice. Kendal sensed it… Minutes later Dr. Towzer […]

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Because He Can….

July 8, 2011

“Oh, the depth of the riches in wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “ ~ Romans 11:33 (ESV) Mary and I had just experienced a wonderful night of YFCamp as we made our way back to our accommodations for the evening. It was after 9pm, but […]

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Stewards of freedom and of grace…

July 4, 2011

There will be thousands of parades happening this weekend across the United States. July 4 provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the gift of freedom that we enjoy in this country. As I think about these parades, I can mentally picture the many, many veterans that will wave to crowds along a defined route. They […]

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He Broke Through

June 24, 2011

I had a front row seat, even though I was in row seven. Our daughter, Alli, and her 10- month-old son, Desmond, were in the row in front of me… the perfect vantage point for me to witness what I could never have orchestrated. As Southwest flight 55 filled… extra space disappeared. As the final […]

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Earbuds in Review

June 17, 2011

As a courtesy to others, and as a means of protecting myself, I alert an individual that I am approaching on my bicycle when I am about to pass a walker or runner on my regular cycling route. What has become an overwhelming reality in this situation is that when people walk or run alone […]

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