Official News!

I have a new hobby and a new job--well it's not a paying job--but it is work. One of my ministry friends mentioned to me last summer that he was an off-ice official for the Colorado Eagles--a minor league hockey team here in Northern Colorado.  As he was telling me about, I became giddy with excitement, and begged him to let me know if there were ever any openings.  Well, about a month ago, I get an email asking me if I would like to join the team.  Woohoo! Last night was first night and I love it already.  I'm keeping stats, specifically tracking "touches" and goals and assists.  I've got a great view of the game, some great perks, and an awesome group of people to work with.  I'm working for the league (not the Eagles) which means I can't cheer or otherwise support the Eagles.  That's not a problem when you're busy writing down numbers.  I'm sure that I'll have more to share as the season progresses.

Leadership Non-Negotiables...

#2--I will make final decisions based upon all of the information available. 

I will consult and gain insight from elders, experts, Scripture, and God Himself, maintaining a teachable spirit. I will resist the temptation to let others make decisions for me, which also allows them to own the responsibility for those decisions. The buck really will stop here!

"And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them" (Isaiah 42:16, ESV)

Leadership Non-Negotiables

#1--I must personally meet with my top leaders weekly.

I'm slowly learning that the relationships necessary for team cohesion and unity take time. These relationships do not maintain themselves and they do not stay strong for long without regular lunch or coffee. I must also remember that these leaders are busy themselves and will come up with a thousand reasons not to meet (just like I do). It is important enough that we meet regularly that it must merit a high priority in scheduling for all involved. These meetings are not in addition to my ministry--these meetings are my ministry.

"Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?" (Amos 3:3, NLT)

How's Your Faith?

CHOOSE TO EVALUATE YOUR FAITH (John 5:41-47)
We can quickly rate our faith with this brief test at the end of John 5. These 7 priorities determine how strong our faith really is. Take some time and think about each of the seven.


1--GLORY (v41) Who's glory (affirmation/approval) do you seek?

2--LOVE (v42) Who & How big do you love? (1 Cor. 13)

3--RECEIVE (v43) Who do you receive/accept? (Jesus? ...the least of these?)

4--BELIEVE (v44) Who/what do you believe (trust)?

5--HOPE (v45) Who/what do you hope in?

6--He WROTE (v46) Who do you read about? (Jesus? Bible?)

7--My WORDS (v47) Who do you hear/listen to? (Jesus?)

Faith grows from the bottom up: Get ready to Hear the voice of Jesus-->Read what the Bible says about Jesus-->You will begin to put your hope in Jesus-->Hope turns into trust-->Trust allows you to receive any and all that God sends-->Once you're receiving, your on your way to loving-->God affirms and approves loving sacrifice.

CHOICES: Who Do You Choose to Listen To?

#1--Listen to more than just your own thoughts (Jn 5:31-32)

#2--Listen to well-known truth-tellers (Jn 5:33-35)

#3--Listen to those whose actions back up their words (Jn 5:36)

#4--Listen to those who resemble our Dad in heaven (Jn 5:37-38)

#5--Listen to those who speak with a biblical accent (Jn 5:39-40).

State Champions!

Resurrection Christian School - Colorado State 2A Champions - Baseball

RCS 2012

A couple of great shots of Zach's first at bat for Resurrection Christian School, in Loveland, Colorado.