Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the tragic murders in Cleveland, Chicago, and now Ft. Hood. Why and How? What could have made a difference?What if instead of a local liquor store, bar, pawn or gun shop on the corner, there would have been a church there instead.I'm writing while sitting in "The Living Room" on a busy street in urban Portland, participating in a discussion on Compassion and Mercy reflecting on Isaiah 58. "Living Room" is a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere run by our mini...

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Friends My heard was deeply saddened when I heard that Rev. Joel Bardwell died in a fall at home this week. He was one of the fittest and finest men of God I've ever known. We worked on many projects together over the years and spent countless hours at the Pastors Prayer Summits, retreats, coffee shops, etc. We will all miss him and pray God's peace and comfort for Wanda and the children. His passion and heart was to see the body of Christ across the front range be unified in spirit and in tru...

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What a great joy it was for me and my family to attend, serve and give thanks this weekend at Crossroads of the Rockies 12th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration Community Dinner. We also had a combined Sunday service with all three ethnic congregations that meet, serve and worship together under one roof. Think of that, it's possible! So where are you serving and giving thanks this season?  About 300 showed up for the Thanksgiving Dinner, more than ever before. It was a great outreach to th...

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From time to time, we want you to hear directly from some of our partners. Crossroads in Denver is doing great things. I know because it's why we moved to Colorado in 1996 to restart this urban ministry and church. I continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board and our Executive Director Jim Waters and his staff is doing an amazing job. Here's some prayer and praise reports he shared with us last week. "I also am requesting that you keep Alicia in your prayers today.  She was not allow...

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