November 2017 – Rich's Ride

Lots Of Pie And Bike Rides

Whew! What a weekend. Food, family, football. And pie. Lots of pie. And thankfulness, of course. But now we’re past all that. Done with turkey and thankful; now, on to the shopping! Seems like that always happens with big events. I notice it on the FREEDOM TOUR as well. We binge for a few days […]

Always?

In any circumstance… Education is always the answer. Not schooling, but honest inquiry that says, “I want to understand. Tell me more.” Relationship is always the answer. Not Facebook friends, but connection that breaks down walls and allows us to be authentically who we were created to be. Service is always the answer. Not helping […]

When We Stare Down An Empty Road

We all appreciate a happy ending. Jesus taught difficult truths. His stories often reflected the nitty-gritty reality of a broken world that doesn’t guarantee happily-ever-after. The Parable Of The Lost Son, however, provides the ultimate feel-good ending. Son rejects dad, squanders family fortune on years of unsavory activity. Son becomes homeless, destitute, and desperate. Son […]

It’s All Good (Or Bad)

Has to be one or the other, right? Ever wonder why? Ever wonder why you and I assess every moment, choice, or action as good or bad, up or down, worthwhile or waste of time? Ever notice the constant evaluation and judgement? Does it have to be good…or bad? Lots of folks traveled a few […]

Questions For A Wandering Soul

Ever feel lost? Yeah, me too. Happens a lot. And not just when I’m riding my bike. Yesterday I talked about maps and compasses and my affinity for turn-by-turn directions. If I’d had Bertha the GPS lady along on the Mississippi River ride, perhaps there would have been fewer wrong turns and panicked calls from […]

When GPS Doesn’t Help

It’s one of my favorite questions: map or compass? Easy answer, when the destination’s clear and territory’s well-explored. We all welcome those turn-by-turn directions from the GPS lady. I love it when Bertha (that’s what we call her) tells me which lane and how far to the next exit. Unless you’re trying to earn an orienteering […]

What’s It Worth?

I recently began the arduous process of looking for a new vehicle. I don’t do this frequently. My current truck is a 2003, which replaced a 1992. Lots to consider with such a major purchase. As I weigh different possibilities I encounter two very different questions. What’s it cost? Read the window sticker, check the […]