November 2018 – Rich's Ride

It’s Not About The Hashtag

Today is #GivingTuesday. Sort of odd, in a way, to set aside a day to be generous with its own cool hashtag, but maybe that’s not the point. Maybe it’s like Thanksgiving, not a special day to be thankful but a day that reminds us to always be thankful. So maybe the purpose of #GivingTuesday […]

It’s Too Crowded

“Nobody goes there any more, it’s too crowded.” Yogi Berra offered, in his unique style, a humorous review of a popular nightspot. As holiday shopping begins in earnest, Yogi’s upside-down analysis reminds me of my impressions of the crowds, lines, and occasional confrontations connected to the Great American Tradition known as Black Friday. “Nobody I know […]

Faith And Fake Thanks

I’m having a tough time feeling thankful. Details aren’t important, and honestly it’s hard to admit because tomorrow’s THE BIG DAY and I’m surrounded by blessings I don’t deserve and we’re supposed to be thankful. What in the world is wrong with me…how can I possibly not be thankful? Wait…I never said I’m not thankful. […]

Fruit Salad

Are you a plum…or a banana? Oscar Wilde once said, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” Great advice for you and me as we navigate a world of often-picky fruit lovers. If you are the world’s finest plum and someone you love does not like plums, you have the choice of becoming a banana. But you […]

Freedom And Fun?

The FREEDOM TOUR is a lot of fun. People sorta mock my personal tagline: It’s gonna be a blast! That’s okay. We work and train earnestly. We’re serious about our mission because it’s literally life-and-death for our kids. We care deeply about doing well as we follow a God-inspired dream. Lots of folks invest (time, talent, treasure) […]

Just A Nudge

Seven years ago this week, we thought we crossed a finish line. After eight incredible weeks, Becky and I completed our 1500-mile journey along the Mississippi River. Countless friendships and stories. Forty speaking gigs. $60,000 raised for Convoy of Hope. We were ready to celebrate, rest, and head home. Done. God clearly had other thoughts. […]

As Simple As 1, 2, 3

How are we supposed to choose? I think about that a lot as we plan the FREEDOM TOUR. Seems like I’m always wondering what God wants from us as we figure out how to pursue this crazy dream. I’ll bet I’m not alone. Even if you’re not riding a bike, I’ll bet you’ve wondered the […]

The Cross On The Sleeve

We literally wear our faith on our sleeve. FREEDOM TOUR jerseys intentionally display the cross of Jesus on each sleeve. Of course the cool colors, the designs, words, and logos are important. The cross is the focus. We want to be clear about who we’re following on this adventure. The cross is partly a sign […]

Justice. Truth. Love.

What does it mean to seek justice? I think about that a lot. We spend a big chuck of our time working to support a group of kids rescued from a life of sexual slavery. What does justice look like for those kids? “Justice is what love looks like in public.” – Dr. Cornel West […]