Happy Saturday! Here’s a bit of insight into the beginnings of the computer world we all take for granted. It’s kinda interesting, but… I think the message has a lot to say as we consider the risk-taking part of a new year. Listen to the attitude of looking at old problems in new—and risky—ways. We […]
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The First Ride
I’m sharing some excerpts from my in-progress manuscript about Rich’s Ride. You can check out previous posts here. Here’s the story of my very first handcycle ride. # # # # # I’m not sure what I expected. I didn’t imagine an instant transformation from sedentary whiner to handcycle rock star, but I’m sure I […]
Continue readingWhose Mission Is It?
What if someone wrote a blog post and suddenly a discussion broke out? That happened yesterday over at 300wordsaday in a reflection titled Don’t Plan. Prepare. Jon’s thoughts and his readers’ comments prompted me to examine my New Year’s notions about resolutions and goals. I’ve felt an anxious discomfort, and Jon’s article helped me understand why. I […]
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Have you ever thought, “I have no idea …? I’ll bet you have, and I’ll also bet it’s not true. This graphic captivated me. Last time (How To Be A Better Funnel) I talked about the funnel as a metaphor for choosing how we spend our resources. Today I want to share another interpretation. I’ve […]
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What does this graphic say to you? The inspiration for my funky image was a poster created by a student, Ryan Morgan, in response to What did you learn in school? It’s a thought provoking image that got me thinking in a couple of directions. I’ll share one today and another next time. As we […]
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Happy New Year. Over the weekend I encountered (in Scripture) today’s word-of-the-week… BUSYBODY It’s a word I’ve never noticed in the Bible, but there it is: We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 According to one dictionary, a busybody is “a person […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! That’s the phrase of the season. Everyone wants me to have a “happy” 2012. Perhaps it’s a good day to ask what that means. How would we go about creating a new year that truly holds more authentic happiness? My big takeaway: Rather than entering the unknown, we may need to enter […]
Continue readingThe Circle Maker–A Challenge To Claim God’s Promises
What makes a book worth reading? What do you look for when selecting a book? With so many options, what attributes determine your “to read” pile? A few weeks ago Mark Batterson asked me to review The Circle Maker. His request got me thinking about how I filter and choose my reading material. I read […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s been a while, but all of you haven’t been far from my thoughts. I’d like to share some new developments on the continuing journey of hope. I’ve been working on a year-end review. If you’re curious, check it out over at Bouncing Back. As part of that process, it’s become clear […]
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…reveals a mixed bag of success and places to improve. I suppose that’s true for most of us. Do you do some sort of year-end review? For the past few years I’ve followed the practice of choosing about three words to signify major goals for the year. For 2011, my three words were: Readers, Workshop, […]
Continue readingSemi-Regular Newsletter–New Year 2012 Edition
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!
Continue readingLet’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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