For Or Against

Today we learned a lot about the work of International Justice Mission. That’s Karen from IJM during her presentation. It’s not a fun topic. The stories are difficult and dark. It’s hard to listen without becoming outraged and angry. Even the stories of victory and rescue tear at your soul as you look into young […]

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That’s Just Crazy

Today we met our team for the IJM Freedom Tour. It was an intense experience, meeting twenty-seven people from all across the country who came together for a whole variety of reasons. But one thing became clear: this group shares a passion for battling the issues of human trafficking, slavery, and forced sexual bondage. One […]

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An Able Bodied World? (from the archives)

Today we meet our team and start getting organized for next week’s ride. I thought you’d like to re-visit this article which originally appeared on December 1, 2011. Rich’s Ride provided countless rewards and a few challenges. One significant test arrived in the form of a question. A Christian disability-advocacy group invited me to a meeting. I […]

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We Need Us

As we prepare for our ride, I have a question for you: Do you underestimate what you have to offer? Most of us tend to discount our potential to contribute. Someone else can do it better, so we leave it to them. I used to tell students to get used to an inescapable fact: nobody’s “best” […]

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Depend

Happy Monday! A quote from a favorite author inspires today’s word-of-the-week… DEPEND We’re on the threshold of a new adventure, completing the final stages of traveling and preparing to meet our team and get going on the ride from Cincinnati to DC. You know what that’s like. Anticipation, excitement, wondering if you’re ready and what […]

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No Lone Rangers

Do you ever stop and think about how much other people do for you? Americans are enamored with the image of the lone ranger, the one-person success story. We love the myth of doing it ourselves. But it’s mostly a myth. The truth is that most success is the result of community. RICH’S RIDE is […]

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Fires, Floods, And Storms

Fires char thousands of acres and destroy hundreds of homes in the western U.S. Deadly storms in eastern states leave millions without power in sweltering heat. Floods displace entire communities. It’s enough to leave us wondering when the frogs and locusts will show up. Where’s God? Ever asked that question? I have, and I’ll bet […]

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