Pep Talk: “A Fire of Moo-mentous Proportions”
It was the usual Friday morning gathering of men trying to sharpen faith through fellowship, study and introspection when one of the dudes belted out, “Those are the moments that... Read More
Pep Talk: “If Not Us, Who?”
Three times a week your knucklehead scribe attends devotions with guys in the Denver Rescue Mission’s “New Life Program.” It happens, except Sundays, each morning at 7:15. Roll call is taken,... Read More
Pep Talk: “We’ll Be Rewarded Too!”
Eager to return home to Denver and darling wife, your knucklehead scribe was hustling through Kansas City’s airport. After dropping off a vehicle, while passing the Enterprise counter, three young... Read More
Pep Talk: “When It Comes To Teamwork”
For long-suffering Rocky Mountain baseball fans, this year’s edition of the Colorado Rockies has been a blessing. With a week left in the regular season, a strong finish earns the... Read More
Pep Talk: “Be Somebody's Coincidence”
A dear friend grew up religiously roughed up. At nearly 60, that experience sours the Colorado native’s belief in a higher power. We have interesting conversations about what he considers... Read More
Pep Talk: “Storm Surge of Compassion”
“Mother Nature is trying to wake us up,” stated a buddy as we departed a morning workout at Kinetics Fitness. It’s hard to argue considering the hurricanes, fires and earthquakes... Read More
Pep Talk: “Three Options”
Those following these weekly ramblings with regularity know your knucklehead scribe is immersed to the eyeballs in an outreach program trying to unite communities with wellness. A Stronger Cord enters its... Read More
Pep Talk: “More Socially Nutritious”
Mark Tidd is co-pastor at Highlands Church in northwest Denver. A good dude with an awesome spirit. We’ve met a few times about the wellness movement A Stronger Cord and its potential... Read More
Pep Talk: “An Admirable Start”
Not surprisingly, while sitting with other knuckleheads in faith-fortifying Friday morning fellowship, somebody uttered words blowing thy socks off. “We must get rid of hindering spirits” mentioned a dude sitting... Read More
Pep Talk: “Let's Be Punctual”
After slipping into a downtown Los Angeles conference room a tad tardy, the eyes scanned for an open seat in the packed auditorium. Wouldn’t you know it? The only unoccupied... Read More