Do you think you can “lead someone to Jesus”? The speaker says, “I’ve personally led ___ people to Jesus.” Ever heard that sort of claim? I always get a bit nervous. I want to look around for scalps hanging on the wall or at least notches in a belt. I’ve never personally led someone to […]
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Chain Of Rocks (Part 1)
I’m sharing some excerpts from my in-progress manuscript about Rich’s Ride. You can check out previous posts here. Before we get to this week’s excerpt, I have some exciting news. If you haven’t heard already, RICH’S RIDE is getting back on the road again. Here’s what we know so far. Aaron Smith of Venture Cycling has […]
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Which experiences have shaped your identity? That’s the question I left you with yesterday. It’s prompted by my opportunity to talk to some students this morning about Experiences That Shape Our Identities. I think I understand the teacher’s point. She wants me to tell her kids about my story and how it impacts my self-image. […]
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Happy Monday! A speaking gig this week has me thinking about today’s word-of-the-week… Experiences I’m invited to talk to a group of fifth graders tomorrow. Visiting with kids is always one of my favorite things, and I’m intrigued by the topic their teacher provided: she wants me to talk about Experiences That Shape Our Identities. […]
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Happy Saturday! Some of you know that I’ve been working on a manuscript based on stories from last year’s epic bike ride adventure and that I’ve been sharing pieces and parts over at the RICH’S RIDE site. This morning I thought I’d share a few of those stories Since it’s an in-progress manuscript, your feedback […]
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On Tuesday I told you a bit about my newest adventure (On The Road Again). I told you it’s a bit intimidating and exciting. I didn’t tell you that there’s been a process behind deciding to tackle this particular project, a process devoted to answering this question: How Do I Know This Is The Right […]
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One day Jesus took a walk on the beach and saw two brothers named Simon and Andrew working as fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. I would have asked where we were going. If you’re asked […]
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I’m sharing some excerpts from my in-progress manuscript about Rich’s Ride. You can check out previous posts here. # # # # # I’ll confess to being a bit overwhelmed as the group gathered on Friday evening. It’s one thing to be invited to address a previously scheduled event, but these folks just showed up, […]
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Okay—cue Willie Nelson: On the road again – Just can’t wait to get on the road again. The life I love is making music with my friends And I can’t wait to get on the road again. On the road again – Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see […]
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Happy Monday! Today’s word-of-the-week… DRAINED Do you ever begin a week with a drained battery? Do you know the feeling? The sun rises on a fresh week and it’s like you forgot to plug in the charger and there’s no emotional or spiritual juice. You know better, which makes it even worse. Maybe you even know why it […]
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Happy Saturday! Here in the U.S. it’s time for an unofficial holiday season called March Madness. It’s a college basketball tournament that consumes a huge portion of our attention for three weeks. In a time where it seems that winning and losing is all that matters, I thought it might be useful to listen to […]
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Are you obedient? Our small group is studying Mark’s gospel. This week we read these verses: Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found […]
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