Coffee Time: Scotland!

Friends asked me and a few others to share recent travel pics from before COVID - I was fortunate to serve with some ministry colleagues in Scotland. Here’s a quick view… Hopefully I’ll get to go again and help complete what we started — if I do, more pics! Either way, I hope you enjoy this quick glimpse of “A bit of Scotland.” Blessings!

Coffee Time: What Lasts?

Some thoughts inspired by roadside and pathway Colorado Wild Flowers… and Scripture of course!

Coffee Time: Symbols & Images, Micah 6:8

A brief reflection on images and Symbols - connected to Micah 6:8

Coffee Time: Missing Winter!

This was the shortest winter ever… Vicki and I returned to Colorado in December, after serving in Hawaii for several months… we were looking forward to the mountains… whew, it was not the winter we expected… but we’re grateful nonetheless. This vid has a few reflections on family, especially the joy of extended family. Enjoy.

Coffee Time: Street Stuff!

We love Denver… lots of interesting places to be, things to see and do. Among them is a large variety of street art and building murals. Vicki and I enjoy seeing these artistic renditions all around town… here are a few from the Colfax area. This is an “interesting” part of town to say the least… ask me about it sometime! Meanwhile, keep looking up and as you do be sure to look around too!

Coffee Time: Pelican Brief

Enjoyed meeting a beautiful American Pelican couple over the weekend… They were quite distant, on a sandbar in the river… it took about 30 minutes to ease up close enough to get some good shots without spooking them… elegant birds in flight with a wing span of up to 9 feet… beautiful on the water… a bit “silly” on land… regardless, they put a smile on your face. Enjoy.

Coffee Time: Springtime Beauty with Ella

Ella, my exceptionally kind and creative granddaughter, joined me in some photography this week at the Platte. It was a sweet time together… a tremendous gift to this grandpa… The beauty of creation reminds me of my devotional reading this week in Psalm 66:3, to declare to God “How awesome are your deeds!” I do. I declare it. How awesome are your deeds! Enjoy….

Mom's Day

Vicki and I are both grateful for our mothers… both with the Lord now. And I’m so grateful for Vicki… wife, friend, and Mom to our tribe. This vid is reflection on the day… simply grateful

Coffee Time - Reptilian Rhapsody!

Okay… not everyone’s cup of tea for sure… But I love reptiles, including snakes! Here’s a beauty from this week along the Platte River. What a gift from God… a bike ride with a dear friend and a close encounter with this lovely critter. Hope you enjoy it :)

Coffee Time - Platte River Beauty

I enjoyed some bicycle and photography time at Platte River this weekend. So reminded me of Psalm 24:1 and Psalm 100. Here’s some pics and verses that I hope lighten your week… Blessings!

Coffee Time - Bird Love, Owl Mama and Babies!

A dear friend and I took an evening bike ride the day before yesterday… We love conversation, reflection, and prayer along the way. And we made a great find!

A beautiful owl and her chicks were snuggled in their hidden nest down by the Platte River. It was about 11 miles from my house. I returned yesterday in the late afternoon and captured some “candid” pics. It was great fun and a couple hours of hard “hobby work” well worth the effort. The Canada Goose here reminds me of our hearts and spirits being set free. The owls, as you’ll see in the video, remind me of everlasting hope… Hope that I trust you enjoy!

Coffee Time - Lion Love!

Love taking wildlife pics… here are some with a story for today!

Coffee Time - Return to rest (Psalm 116)

Here’s a thought on “rest” in the middle of an environment that seems to push us toward anxiety. Sharing a few thoughts, with an introduction to my long time guitar-companion… my 1950 vintage Gibson ES-125. Blessings to you!

Coffee Time - Flamingo Tongue Beauty!

These little guys have a symbiotic relationship with their coral hosts… it’s all about eating “stuff” that makes you strong and is sustainable! I think these tiny creatures are beautiful. Their diet provides nutrients and protection.

Coffee Time: Recent Diving Pics from Cozumel

Just a few pics from our Spring diving trip in Cozumel. We were on “lock down” with most of the rest of the world shortly after this trip. I love the wonder of God’s brush strokes in the sea… from the tiniest creatures to the ones that grab your attention :) Blessings….

Coffee Time - encouragement from Psalm 16

Thanks for your friendship and your partnership. Coffee Time is a brief video connection with Mike, under 3 minutes I promise. (Longer posts are in the “Reflections” section on the header.)

I’m grateful to connect with you like this. Praying these video-chats will provide some encouragement to you for the journey — Blessings with tons of Agape to you!

Coffee Time - getting started, my first web-based video!

So, I’m trying to be more creative in my connections… hoping brief videos will help! And I promise, they will be BRIEF :)

Here’s my first stab at it… aiming to share more frequently around family, life, ministry - using Pictures, Video, Scripture, and Stories. Let’s connect for a couple minutes… maybe over some coffee or tea… I guarantee it won’t take more time than that. Grateful for you!