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One of the things I love about the Bible is how honestly it describes its characters. People are presented not as superhuman examples of faith but shown with their weaknesses on display. We read about their mistakes – some small, some very costly. We see their good intentions and false starts. This summer at Mountainview, we will be look at the flawed life of one of the Bible’s best known characters – David. The life of King David is an authentic example of what it means to follow God in a flawed yet passionate manner. The first time David appears in Scripture he is a young man. Here’s what we learn from the story: People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. To understand the importance of this story – and David’s life in general – you have to back-up a bit in the history…

For me, self-care is a matter of stewardship. I have been entrusted with only one life. How well it turns out is affected by how well I care for my body and mind. Along the way, will I encounter environmental factors beyond my control? Certainly. My genetics will play a part. Like you, I’m only getting older. The appearing bald spot on the top of my head looks much like the one my father had. Genetics aside, where I have the ability to choose, I want to choose well. What does much of this boil down to? One thing: our habits. We're going to look at two habits that directly impact the quality of our lives. Regular prayer and fasting are spiritual practices that will keep you aligned with the heart of God. Our passage today comes from the longest recorded sermon of Jesus – what is commonly referred to…

As we examine God’s principles for self-care, I want us to think about why it’s important to take care of our bodies. According to the news, those of us who are privileged to live in Douglas County live in the healthiest county in the state of Colorado. Nearly every day, I see someone walking, running, riding a bike. If you see me running, do me a favor and don’t call an ambulance. Call the police: I’m probably being chased. Rather than give workout tips, I’m going to share spiritual benefits of taking care of our physical bodies through exercise, good diet, and rest. The principle is simple: Our physical health and spiritual health are connected. Today’s passage was written by the Apostle Paul, a late convert to Christianity who writes often about what it means to follow Jesus. 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is…

On May 7, 2019, our local community was rocked by a shooting at the STEM school - located about three blocks from our church building. One student was killed, seven others were injured. This is my sermon/reflection on the events of that previous week.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.

My morning ritual consists of waking way too early (usually around 4:30 am), spending time in prayer and mediation, fixing coffee, and then reading two chapters in the Bible. At the moment, I’m currently reading through the Gospel of Luke each morning. Two days after the shooting at our local STEM school (less than 3 blocks from our church building), I found myself in Luke 9 and 10. With the events of Tuesday's shooting fresh on my mind, I want to share with you what I believe God showed me in those two chapters. In Luke 9, the disciples are faced with an enormous task – how to feed 5,000 people. Like the disciples, we often look at the enormous need in front of us and immediately focus on our limited resources. When Jesus tells them, “You feed them”, he isn't being mean-spirited. He is telling them that they have…