Our Violence Problem
Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. Genesis 6:11 All of our hearts are sad and heavy after the tragic deaths of 20 children and six adults at an elementary school in...
View ArticleThankful for 2012
2012 will go down as one of the most memorable years of our lives for many reasons. There was certainly too much violence with shootings in Aurora and Newtown that left scores dead. Our city also...
View ArticleThe Praying Church
Most churches pray, but not all are praying churches. Most churches pause during their gatherings to pray, sometimes out of ritual, but certainly out of sincerity. But, how does a church make the leap...
View ArticleThe Blessings and Challenges of a Young Team
We are really blessed to have a great team of young leaders at New Life, but a young team also brings unique challenges that not all churches are ready to face. In fact, most churches tend to lean...
View ArticleWilliam Wallace and My Book about Women
I have agreed to write an e-book about the role of women in church and the inspiration came from an unlikely source. I was watching Braveheart, the movie inspired by the life of Scottish warrior...
View ArticleBlind Spots and the Crashes they Cause
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 My pickup was red and shiny and had tires with chrome rims that would blind you if the sun hit at just the right angle. Pam and her...
View ArticleThe Merger of Two Church Families
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. Psalm 133:1 This Sunday Celebration Church will join our New Life family in a merger of two churches and we are thrilled to welcome...
View ArticleConversations with Jesus
This weekend we began a new series of messages to take a fresh look at the conversations Jesus had with a diverse group of people who were either not following him at the time or were ready to quit....
View ArticlePraying and Responding to Special Offerings
The Scriptures are full of stories of God’s people giving special offerings. Solomon built a spectacular temple for worship and then had to tell people not to give anymore because there was more than...
View ArticleFeet on the Rock, Head in the Clouds
In N.T. Wright’s profound book, Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision, he writes, “The point of discourse is to learn with and from one another. I used to tell my students that at least 20...
View ArticleDoes Jesus Need Us to “Take a Stand for Him”?
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23 NIV It occurred to me today while...
View ArticleHow I Deal with Disappointments
If you are going to be a pastor, you will face disappointments. Sorry for the buzz kill beginning, but that is the truth. The offerings will sometimes be less than your church expenses; the sermon you...
View ArticleWeighty Words
In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned … Titus 2:7b-8a I had not seen this young leader in almost a year and the difference in 12 months was...
View ArticleLet Her Lead
The following is a quick excerpt from my newest e-book, Let Her Lead, which just released. These few paragraphs explain why I tackled such an important topic. Callie is twelve years old now, almost...
View ArticleGood Government from God
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 6 This is also why you...
View ArticleBlack Forest Fire - How Can We Help?
This past week, we watched helplessly here in Colorado as a massive wildfire swept through our community, devastating over 500 homes, killing two people and scorching thousands of acres. Our local,...
View ArticleThe Ministry of Generosity
“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their...
View ArticleLeadership Under Pressure
“What you have heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you - guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit...
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Feet on the Rock, Head in the Clouds
In N.T. Wright’s profound book, Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision, he writes, “The point of discourse is to learn with and from one another. I used to tell my students that at least 20...
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Does Jesus Need Us to “Take a Stand for Him”?
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23 NIV It occurred to me today while...
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