Have you ever questioned an expert’s version of “what the bible says”? Yesterday I compared church to a football game: a lot of people who desperately need exercise sit around and watch a small group of people who desperately need rest. We’re especially in that mode when it comes to interpreting scripture. We often accept […]
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Dreams Aren’t Spectator Sports
Most of our society’s like a football game: a lot of people who desperately need exercise sit around and watch a small group of people who desperately need rest. In an entertainment-driven culture, that’s how it works. We don’t take the risk and try things; we watch the experts do it for us. We get […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! Some beautiful photography inspires today’s word-of-the-week… ART We attended a friend’s photography exhibition Friday evening. Rebecca’s mostlyself-taught—started snapping photos, enjoyed the results, bought better equipment, discovered she has a special eye, and developed her craft. Then she had the guts to share her art with the world. You should check out some of her […]
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A new friend asked me about sponsoring RICH’S RIDE. His request provided a great opportunity to re-examine our “value proposition,” a fancy way of defining what we offer in exchange for the dollars we receive. Our sponsors are incredibly generous, and the value proposition is how we make sure we’re accountable, responsible stewards. The goal, […]
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“I have the right to ______.” You fill in the blank—the possibilities are nearly endless. We’re all about defending and demanding our rights. A few days ago I read an article about human trafficking in which the author cited compelling data linking prostitution, pornography, and the meteoric increase in internet trafficking of minors. In a […]
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It’s good to be held accountable, even when it stings. My odometer’s about to turn over 600 miles for the year. It’s all been indoors, on the trainer, staring at the same view of the garage wall. Frankly, it can get a little boring. Earlier this week I was telling the guys in my Harvest […]
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I used to think preachers were bragging a little when they talked about Greek or Hebrew translation. Frankly,I figured it was one way of quashing disagreement and showing who’s really the expert. But as I learn, I’m amazed at how frequently a careful look at original words reveals a different understanding of an important point […]
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This is Monte, and I’m part of the team too! Last time Rich told you about all the teams that work together to make FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR ’14 a success. He says we’re working with people all over the world. I don’t know what that means–I’m just a dog–but it sounds cool. He also made this spiffy […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! Too much “tomorrow” brings us today’s word-of-the-week… NOW Spring’s coming. Easter’s in a few weeks. Lots of stuff to get ready for the bike tour in three months. Goals, plans, all sorts of interesting, fun stuff on the horizon. What about NOW? Am I the only one who gets so involved in what’s […]
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Are you one of the many folks consumed right now with something called “Bracketology”? The NCAA basketball tournament started this week. People who haven’t watched a college basketball game all year are suddenly fans as they try to predict which teams will advance and eventually win what’s known as March Madness. Seems like everyone fills out at […]
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“What’s the central goal of one who follows Jesus?” Our Bible study asks trick questions. Seems like we ought to know the answer to this one, right? We go to church, read the Bible, listen to the sermons, pray occasionally—we should at least know the main target, shouldn’t we? So before you read any more, […]
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I experienced a twinge of unexpected emotion yesterday. Seems like lately I’ve encountered a lot of people who’ve worked directly with trafficking victims. They get to be boots on the ground—building homes, participating in rescues, actually interacting with these folks, hearing their stories, having opportunities to form relationships. They doing real stuff. I don’t get […]
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