Ridgell's Originals

Marsha and I were in Denver last weekend with Matt and Nikki Wallace and Dry Bones. This is a ministry to street kids in downtown Denver and it is powerful. Matt is a Southern Hills product so we have been involved for several years. Two other elder couples went with us and it was great.

Matt and Nikki are outstanding ministers. Their passion and their heart is to be Jesus in an environment that is often not seen by most of us. They affirm value, share lives, demonstrate friendship, and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. I love them.

Robbie and Karen Goldman work with the Wallaces. I have known Robbie since he was a little kid at Duncanville and he and his brothers were "adopted" by that congregation. Great to see what God has done in his life -- and what he and Karen are doing in the lives of others.

Got to hear Reg Cox preach. I have known Reg since he was in high school He is doing a great job at Lakewood. Appreciated what God spoke thru him Sunday.

We went just to bless Matt and Nikki. No "elder agenda". Not to check up on the work. Just to let them know we loved them and wanted to bless them.

Lots of praying, laughing, fellowshiping, loving, and eating.

And for the Southern Hills folk reading this -- be proud that your money goes to Dry Bones and to Matt and Nikki. Be humbled that you are led by men like Ed Greenlee and Todd Hooper who went with us. Great shepherds. And I was reminded again how important shepherd wives are to leadership. Thanks Marsha, Carla, and Evy.

God is doing great things in our world. Aren't you glad to be a part of it?