http://blog.coloradoridge.com News and statements from the pastors at Colorado Ridge. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:45:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en God Questions – Are You Real, God? There is a philosopher… he also is an atheist. His name is Norwood Hanson, and he once wrote the following: I’m not a stubborn guy. I would become a theist under some conditions (in other words – I would believe ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2010/01/05/is-god-real/ I had the opportunity with some other CRC members to attend a Group Life Conference in October that was full of great speakers like Henry Cloud (author of Boundaries) and great advice and teaching for small group leaders everywhere.  I wanted to share some of those ideas, as I think ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2009/11/23/thoughts-from-the-2009-group-life-conference/ Week 1: The Joy of Giving, August 2nd Luke 19:1-10: Zaccheus3 Key Points:1) Give joyfully, because you are impacting people for Christ. A) Zaccheus said in Luke 19:8, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2009/07/29/giving-and-tithing-series-resource/ I wrote this article a few days after the bridge collapse.  I reviewed it again on the 1 year anniversary of the tragedy and thought I would post it here for others to consider. SH On August 1, 2007 a section of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, MN collapsed into the Mississippi ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/10/23/53/ This past Sunday (September 7), I encouraged people to read Luke, chapter 3:7-20.  After reading the text, answer the following questions:1.       What are some lessons I can learn about teaching, from John?2.       What are some lessons I can learn about the message of Christ, from John? Below are some of my ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/09/10/john-the-christian/ 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 ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/03/10/potential/ 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 ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/02/29/go-denver-2008/ First, THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has helped with the drives the past few weeks.  We have had an incredible response to each and every drive!  This week we have a great chance to supply food for food boxes for the Burmese Refugees in the Denver area.  Since they don't eat ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/02/18/important-list-for-burmese-refugee-food-drive/ Just a quick reminder that this Sunday we are collecting packs of brand new white tube socks for Sox Place, a ministry for street teens in Denver.  These socks will be delivered by our Downtown Team on March 1st. Please help us get the reminder out to those in the church!  ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/02/14/go-denver-drive-white-tube-socks/ 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 ... http://blog.coloradoridge.com/2008/02/12/the-go-campaign-continues/