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The Coliseum is our term for a meeting where men
get together to share the burdens and victories in our lives.
We recognize that being a Godly man is a battle, and The Coliseum is where
we cover each others back in prayer and support. We spend time hearing from
men who have faced their crisis of faith and watched God bring the victory.
We also spend time praying for each other and our families. The result is
a group of warriers who walk out of The Coliseum stronger in their commitment
to spiritual manhood.
Have you ever given any thought to writing a devotional? Not a book, but just something you can share with other men that will draw them into a deeper relationship with Christ.
If so, please contact
Bill Benson.
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The Gathering's own Craig Glass and Roger Medley join forces
for the "The Characteristics of Godly Men" Retreat July 11-13, 2008
at Bear Trap Ranch near Colorado Springs - more->
Did you miss the retreat?
"I really liked that men of the Gathering were SO willing to give of themselves and stepped forward to lead both the large group and the smaller breakout groups. It was clear that everyone involved was focused on integrating their thoughts into the overall picture of being gaining focus."
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Food for Thought
The Homeless Guy
I yelled at a homeless guy. I'm not proud of it,that's for sure. I yelled at one of Gods children created in His image. I yelled at him like he was some sub human slob leaching off society. I work in downtown Colorado Springs. A block or two from Starbucks. That's where I was headed on that crisp fall day.He was sitting on those nice concrete planters at the corner of Tejon and Platte. Sitting there soaking up the sun light enjoying the warmth of the sun on that cool day. I walked past him and he asked for spare change. I replied "no I don't have any." Technically true but hard to justify on my way to spend money with a debit card. So I bought my caffeinated drink and walked back across the street headed back to work. I passed him again and he again asked for loose change. That's when I did it. I snapped back "Were you not paying attention? You asked me once and I said no. Now less than five minutes later you ask me again! No I'm not giving you any money." and I stomped off. The visual picture I have seared in my mind is the homeless guy just sitting there looking at me like I can't believe what I just heard and a couple of the other pedestrians staring at me slack jawed and probably thinking they can't believe what an incredibly rude person I am. By the time I got back to my office I felt like slime of the earth. Who am I and what am I about. I wish I had a nice conclusion to this story like I sought him out, apologized, led him to Christ, helped him get his life together. But I have not done any of these things yet. I have a hunch God has more for me to learn from this day. I am reminded of the words "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him "Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothing and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?" The King will reply"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:35-40