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About Joe Chambers

I am the beloved of the Most High God. I am an avid reader and writer and have been a continuous learner since my college studies in Ancient Literature and English. I live at the base of Mount Princeton in the Colorado Rockies with my wife of over three decades. I believe I have been put here to tell people that God is not mad at them and to show them the way Home. I am the father of three sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. I love to read, tell stories, and spend time in the wilderness.

Stumbling Towards Grace

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Joe Chambers

The success or failure of my own formation in Christlikenss can be measured by how irritable I am. – Dallas Willard Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. – Saint Paul One time I was traveling … Continue reading →

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Simple Prayer Podcast

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Joe Chambers

Pray without ceasing. – Saint Paul A Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2014 found that 45% of Americans – and a majority of Christians (55%) – say they rely a lot on prayer and personal religious reflection when making … Continue reading →

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What Lies Beneath

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Joe Chambers

Thow shall not covet… Exodus 20:17 The Hebrew word for covet is “chamad.” It doesn’t simply mean to desire something in and of itself. It means to over desire something. A domineering desire, a feverish all-encompassing desire. Lust or obsession … Continue reading →

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When Bob Dylan and Jesus Agreed

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Joe Chambers

The wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:39 When I was in High School, I was struggling with my walk with Jesus. Most of that circled around whether or not I was really called to be a … Continue reading →

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Restorative Love

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Joe Chambers

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. – Saint Paul Every congregation is a congregation of sinners. As if that weren’t bad enough, they all have sinners for pastors. – Eugene Peterson … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Jesus

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Joe Chambers

What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. – A.W. Tozer What is the emotion that comes to God’s heart when he looks at you? Most people don’t think about that … Continue reading →

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Healing in the Fellowship Hall

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Joe Chambers

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 In 2007, my sister-in-law died of complications from cancer. Her memorial service was held at Applewood Baptist Church in the Denver … Continue reading →

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The Freedom of Forgiveness

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Joe Chambers

And if the same person sins against you seven times a day, and turns back to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive.” The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” Luke 17:4-5 “You will know … Continue reading →

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Jesus Sees You

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Joe Chambers

When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” Luke 19:5 In this story, it says that Jesus is looking for Zacchaeus, and … Continue reading →

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The Strange and the Stranger

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joe Chambers

Who do you need to make space for that is strange to you? Who is your “hard to love” person? On every street and in every home lives someone who is hard to love. If you look down your street … Continue reading →

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