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Entries from April 2008

Cooper and I At Coors Field

April 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Some pics from the ‘take your kid to work’ day. And yes, I do think it is within the spirit of the day. My kids go to work with me every Sunday, every Wednesday, and most weekends. I count it an honor that they’ve gotten an inside look at what serving God in a local [...]

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Tags: Colorado Adventures · family ties · sports

The New Ride

April 29th, 2008 · 47 Comments

I’m not convinced that God cares what kind of vehicle I drive. I do think He cares that I’m responsible with the money He’s given me and not go in debt. I say that because as much as I would like to say that God had nothing to do with the purchase of our “New [...]

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Tags: family ties · humor

Films Shot in Colorado

April 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Ran across this news item this morning. Pretty cool to think about it but I have to admit…if you want an Academy Award, probably ought not to film here. The Frisco Kid Die Hard 2 The Cowboys – this John Wayne flick was filmed 10 minutes from our house in Castle Rock! Cat Ballou Butch [...]

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Tags: movies & music

Draft Day Thoughts

April 26th, 2008 · No Comments

For the first time in a long time Chief fans have a lot to look forward to. They had a great draft. They are still going to be horrible next year…but they’re going to be good soon. Raiders – any question as to who is making decisions in Oakland? It’s not Lane Kiffin. McFadden is [...]

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Tags: sports

The Draft Matters…Unless You’re Cleveland

April 26th, 2008 · No Comments

NFL DRAFT starts at 1 pm local time today. And yes, I will watch at least the first two rounds. Why? Because this is the oasis in the middle of the football desert. Because it’s full of hope and promise. Because it gives a chance for every team to be a winner today. Unless you’re [...]

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Tags: sports

Premarital Counseling

April 25th, 2008 · 8 Comments

They come in holding hands. I want ‘em to leave with crossed arms. Seriously, one of my goals is to get them fighting about something. How are they are going to fight? Will they fight fair? Either of them a bully? Either of them cower at the first hint of conflict? Do they stay on [...]

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Tags: spiritual formation

Take Your Kid To Work Day

April 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments

What do you do if you’re a student pastor? They go to ‘work’ with me every Sunday and Wednesday night…. Play Xbox all day? Or maybe… a Rockies day game against the Cubs? Go Rocks.

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Tags: family ties

Dealing With Movie Theaters

April 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

We are going to rent out a theater for Prince Caspian. Let me first say this. I’ve heard of guys criticizing this kind of event. Some because we are partnering with the ‘whore of Babylon’ called Hollywood. Others because they think it’s ‘bait and switch’ evangelism. For us – it’s neither. It’s an opportunity for [...]

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Tags: movies & music

Shaking Scared

April 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Since Amy didn’t get home till 9 last night, I had Cayden with me all day. So the plan was – she comes to work with me and draws and helps Megan recycle name tags and the like, we grab lunch (Noodles) then go back to the office. 9 times out of 10 – she’s [...]

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Tags: family ties

Quit Interrupting, We’re Praying

April 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 12. Danny and I have talked a lot about prayer the last few weeks. We’ve come to the same decision regarding our prayer life. We’ve quit praying ‘If it’s Your will.” We’re going to quit acting surprised when He [...]

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Tags: weekly evos