Happy New Year. I invite you to check out the latest edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. I’m excited about the gift of possibility symbolized by a new year. Let’s make it a great one!
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Let’s Get Engaged
Are you engaged? I experienced the Christmas holiday a bit differently this year. For many positive reasons, Becky and I spent the weekend in separate locations. It’s not something I want to establish as a family tradition, but spending the holiday weekend mostly in solitude allowed some worthwhile introspection. I explored a great book (more later), […]
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Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a peaceful Christmas weekend. Today we begin a week traditionally dedicated to our word-of-the-week… REFLECT During Rich’s Ride I used this photo in a post titled The Right Rear View. The gist was that the rear view mirror should be small. Most of what’s important is ahead. You shouldn’t stare at […]
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Now there’s an expression to ponder on Christmas Eve. I’ve listened to that song many times without really hearing the words. Jesus was indeed the Breath Of Heaven. If you can’t see the video, click here. The video includes excerpts from the wonderful movie The Nativity Story. Follow the link to a full version of the movie […]
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Okay, I know this isn’t the serious Christmas reflection I should be posting. But I thought this was pretty clever, and those of us who spend a lot of time online may find some truth in how the story might play out today. Mostly, though, I just thought this was fun. I hope you do […]
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I’m fascinated by nativity scenes. I know they’re mostly historically inaccurate. I know they romanticize and condense and even fictionalize a very messy episode. I know Jesus’ birth was nothing like the shiny porcelain portrayal on the mantle. But I’m still drawn to it as I think about Christmas. I guess, for all its idealized […]
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…I already received. It’s THE question of the season: WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? None of us completely outgrows the childlike wonder of Christmas. We all secretly enjoy the surprise of a Christmas gift. However, this year I can truthfully say that I’ve received a gift beyond my wildest imagination. Rich’s Ride was not […]
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Why do you believe? Cranking my bike along the Mississippi River somewhere in Missouri, I wasn’t ready for that question. I’m not sure how I responded—I think I was more concerned with the next hill than a coherent rationale for my faith. I’ve thought a lot about the question since then. I’m not sure I […]
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Happy Monday. During church yesterday I encountered today’s word-of-the-week… COST We talk about the price Jesus paid at the cross. As I listened to beautiful Christmas music I wondered about the incredible cost of Christmas. I thought about infinite God choosing to confine Himself in a human body. He volunteered for nine months in a […]
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Here’s a video based around two powerful quotes. I’m inspired–hope you are as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_7I7iasuIdw If you can’t see the video, click here. Have an inspired weekend!
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Happy Saturday. Have you ever lamented the “busyness” of the Christmas season? I see those heads nodding. We’ve all done it. Regardless of how much we enjoy the parties and lights and gifts, no matter how much we strive to keep Jesus at the center of our celebration, the season gets busy. My friend Jim […]
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I thought I share a working list of what I learned from the experience of Rich’s Ride. Might be chapters for a new book… Don’t let your resources determine your vision God values character more than comfort Hope changes what’s possible God wants actors rather than spectators It’s about the journey and the destination Faith […]
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