That’s a great question. Obviously this project is bigger than any one–or two or a dozen–individuals can manage. Beyond that, we want to offer as many folks as possible the opportunity to contribute and participate. Here are some areas in which we know we’ll have some needs: Logistics We need people to ride with Rich […]
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What does HOPE mean to you? I spoke to a local Rotary Club last week. After my talk a man walked up and asked an interesting question: Where do you think hope comes from? I told him that my hope comes from God. He said, “Well, yeah, but what does that really mean?” Not a […]
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Do you get discouraged when little things go wrong? My brother has a saying: Some days are peanuts, some days are shells. Monday I had an absolutely great bike ride. Cranked a little more than thirty miles, hardly noticed the hills, rode faster than I ever have, wasn’t even tired when I got home. At […]
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Have you ever been driving and suddenly realized you’re not aware of the last few miles? I noticed something during my bike ride this morning. Or, rather, I noticed how much I wasn’t noticing. I was rolling along, having a great workout, and suddenly I realized I’d just coasted along for a couple of miles. I stopped […]
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Happy Monday. Today I’m wondering if I chose the correct word-of-the-week… SERIOUS Here’s what prompted this word—I was flipping television channels and heard this question asked of a guest on a talk show: Are you really serious about this Christianity stuff? The interviewer was trying to poke holes in Christian theology using tired old arguments, […]
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Welcome To Rich’s Ride Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy this unlikely journey that began as an outrageous, God-sized dream and grew in a number of unexpected directions. It even became a book. RICH’S RIDE: Hope Changes What’s Possible will release in December 2012. What’s Rich’s Ride? How It All Began What We’re About […]
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Happy Saturday! We’d probably agree that big-time sports figures aren’t always the best role models. Tony Dungy is an exception. In a world that has a warped view of what being a “real man” is, let Coach Dungy express how real men talk. (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Have a great week.
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Have you ever passed up a chance to walk on water? I think we all have. Jesus showed up one stormy night (Matthew 14). He was walking on the water. It’s one of my favorite Bible stories. I’ve always thought of it as a story about Jesus and Peter. A few days ago I wrote […]
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Do you ever struggle to know when it’s time to let go of a commitment? Last week I wrote (Chasing Dog Biscuits) about an issue I need to address as we prepare for Rich’s Ride. My problem wasn’t identifying the issue or knowing what needed to happen. My problem was taking action. I was immobilized by fear. […]
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What makes Bible stories come alive for you? I hate to admit it, but I read a lot of Scripture without really “getting into” it. I’ll read a story and it makes sense, but it’s really about someone else and doesn’t really touch me. Too often the Bible characters seem other-worldly, like some sort of […]
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Happy Monday! I’m smack in the middle of enjoying today’s word-of-the-week… MORNING The sun’s rising on a new week. It’s a magical time, not dark any more but not light yet either. Monte’s waiting, not patiently but because he really has no choice, for the signal that it’s time to gulp down his breakfast. The […]
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Happy Saturday! I find Tim Keller to be a compelling spokesman for what it means to follow Jesus. In this short video he answers an important question: “We’re often told we ought to ‘share the gospel,’ but what exactly does that mean? What is the gospel?” (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Have […]
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