Greetings my friends from snowy (again) Colorado,

I wanted to clarify any rumors to the contrary about my time in prison. It was only a couple of hours and they gladly let me out. :-) As a "visitor" I was allowed to go and observe a Bible study time with some of the prisoners at Huerfano County Correction Center last Wednesday. What a blessed time to meet Roy, Roland, and Victor. They are part of the Faith Pod at HCCC. This is a section of the prison that those who are followers of Jesus live and take part in lots of Bible study, and training in finances, family life, anger management, etc. They compare it to going to Bible college with a sort of "monastic" setting.

The other good news is, the same day, I received my approval from Colorado Dept. of Corrections to become a volunteer at the prison. The next step is to get the training required and approval of the warden. This will allow me to start and lead Bible studies there. This would be open to all of the prisoners- not just the Faith pod. Pray with me about God's direction in this.

Yes it did snow today! Thank you Father for the moisture. Thanks to the CDOT snow plow drivers and God's wonderful mercy the 150 miles traveled today were safe. I was blessed to start my day meeting with 5 great pastors in the Green Mtn. Valley which takes in Colorado City & Rye. I was able to share with them the vision God has given Mary & me to lock arms with them in 1) leading believers who are hungry for more, into intimate relationship with Jesus & becoming "agents of redemption" to their culture 2) to reach the unchurched of their community & 3) ANYTHING else we can do to help them in their ministry, (I'm highly trained in cleaning bathrooms - thanks Mom). Then heading south in the snow & low visibility I hurriedly made my way to Trinidad & the Ministerial Alliance meeting at noon. Well since hurriedly today had a high measure of safety added to it, I missed lunch. But I was just in time for the meeting and hearing about what Jesus is up to in Trinidad thru these men & women. Looking forward to working with these new found brothers & sisters in the days ahead.

Would you join us in prayer for this Sunday evening in Rye. Bay Forrest (www.focusministries.org) will be speaking at the Rye H.S. gym. This is a time the pastors have put together to reach out to their towns with Jesus. Bay played pro basketball with the Phx. Suns, served as a missionary, & now speaks all over the world about Jesus. (sounds like he's still a missionary) We are hoping to take some kids from Walsenburg to this.

I find myself often overwhelmed with thanks to each of you who have partnered with us financially & with prayers, making it possible to be here. May God bless you in ways you never imagined!