My new addiction, “Fantasy Baseball” has given me a lot to think about recently. Some people call it gambling (I play in a free league) and stupid. But I love it. Why? I love baseball, stats, the National pastime, the National League (I hate the DH), and afternoon games in the sun. I love the intrigue of hitting streaks, batting orders, batting averages and the drama of the ninth inning. So when I was invited two years ago to play fantasy baseball, it was a no-brainer.

Then came “draft day.” I did not know what to do…but I gave it a shot. I picked guys I knew were good or at least I thought they were good. I also picked guys that I like. As the season went on, I found myself dropping players and picking up new ones that were showing potential. These players were not ranked high or even had great careers up to that point. Then they got their chance and excelled. That is so awesome! What a feeling it must be for them on the field. They may have always dreamed of becoming a Major League Player, then it happened. One day they were “called up” and they walked into that ballpark with their official team jersey hanging on a locker with their name on it and they must have been so pumped! The BIG LEAGUES! Then they began to produce. And by produce, I mean they got some hits, threw some strikes, whatever their position required they produced.

All this was able to happen because of potential. Potential is something you think you have but you have not been able to prove it. I drafted players on their potential. Some great player I drafted may have proven potential, but he might get injured or slump and I will have to replace him. Sometimes you take a risk on a rookie that turns out to be a future hall of famer!

Potential is amazing! It is also scary! Great thing for all those who follow Christ is that He sees our potential. And to Him it is not even potential. He knows the plans he has for us…plans he created us for (Jer. 29:11) and we can just jump into that! The problem is…our view of our own potential. Or our perceived view of what others think of our potential.

Are you facing something that you are not sure you have the potential to deal with? Are you ready for God’s best for you?

The reality is that God uses everybody to accomplish is plan. My job is to ask Him how He can use me more!

If there is one thing that is important about this day it is you and your story! Stories define us, they define our lives and our families. Stories also define our Colorado Ridge community. Some stories are difficult, some stories are powerful! Today is the day that your life intersected with the God who came “down here” and changed everything. Today, you had the opportunity to be a part of the “changing of everything!” And we have to hear about it! Do your best, you will not be graded on spelling, grammar… only on participation! Jump in! Tell us what God did in your life today, GO Denver 2008!

Hey Everyone,

Just a chance for me to take a deep breath, smack dab in the middle of our “Go Campaign” and reflect a little! What a wild ride so far! We have seen an incredible response from the great people of Colorado Ridge over the last three weeks! You have all responded with your actions in ways that are really meeting the needs of our community. AND THAT IS EXCITING!

And as the Go Denver Project approaches, I wanted to get your feedback on how this campaign has impacted you and your family. What are some of the ways that your life is being moved, your perspective is being changed or your heart is growing? Tell us your “GO STORY”… We need to here it, and you need to tell it!

Ryan