Be Courageous Today
Fear is blocking someone reading this message. Here are three quotes that may help you take action today. “Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgement that…
Personal Pronouns, Cheeseburgers, and Heart Attacks
I’ve been thinking about some research that was conducted on the use of personal pronouns. I learned that people who frequently say I, me, and mine have a greater risk…
Grace and Karma
This whole world, and most religions, run on Karma. They preach and teach Karma; the idea that what you put into the world is what comes back to you. Believing…
He slammed the door in my face
Last Easter I knocked on every door in the apartment complex in my neighborhood. I invited everyone that opened their door to one of our Easter services. I handed them…
A whole new world
Preston Neal got his first pair of glasses a few weeks ago. His mom told me that he was self-conscious about wearing them. At church on Sunday I…
Sorrow and Hope
We’ve been hearing stories on Thursday nights. A couple of weeks ago we heard from people whose lives have been dramatically impacted by substance abuse. A sergeant from…
Could it really be that simple?
In 2009 Dave Runyon gathered a group of ministers in the Denver area to think, dream, and pray about how their churches might join forces to serve their community better.
Jesus is Really Scary
During World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower took a cruise around the Isle of Capri. On seeing a large villa, he asked about it and learned that it was to…
Stepping Stones
Have you made one of the most important discoveries in life? The painful things we’d prefer to avoid in our lives can become stepping stones for growth. Most people, myself…
The Other Lunch Challenge
Last weekend I preached a message called “It Feels Like Hate is Winning” and you can listen to it here. I hope you will listen and forward it to…