Happy Monday! This is a big week for us, a good time for this word-of-the-week… ABANDON Abandon can mean to withdraw or run away—that’s not what I’m thinking about. I’m thinking of approaching life with reckless abandon, a sense of excitement and exuberance. Living life “all-in”—doing whatever I do with abandon. That’s not my natural […]
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The 1500 Challenge
One week from today I’ll begin my quest to ride my hand cycle 1500 miles. One of my goals is to involve as many folks as possible. I want you “in” this project. A few folks can take the time to travel to the Mississippi River and physically ride along for a day or more. […]
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I use a lot of humor when I speak. It’s just naturally who I am. In this presentation I skipped a particular story–just wasn’t sure it fit the audience. During the Q&A time, a guy in the audience asked me to tell it anyway. You have to give the listeners what they want, right? If you can’t […]
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Am I the only one who feels like I don’t get what I deserve? I showed up for a speaking gig this morning with a totally negative attitude. We spoke at a church last evening. The conversation afterward was great, but it lasted longer than I planned. I got to bed too late to be […]
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One really fun part of this project is the new toys we get to play with. Jax Mercantile in Fort Collins generously donated a GoPro camera. This camera mounts nearly anywhere, and takes wonderful action videos. So yesterday, for pratice, we strapped it to the top of my bike helmet while I took Monte for […]
Continue readingThe Guy Who Doesn’t Belong
I’ve been doing a lot of speaking as we get closer to the beginning of Rich’s Ride. I’ll share a secret with you—talking about God and hope and dreams often leaves me feeling like a fraud. See, I know how messed up I am on the inside. I’m pretty good at telling my story and […]
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Every great endeavor needs a theme song. We’re a shoestring organization, so we can’t afford to hire a famous artist to write and record a custom theme. It doesn’t matter, because I have the perfect song. This lyric expresses the spirit of RICH’S RIDE: You can chase a dream that seems so out of reach, […]
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“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it […]
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This project is surrounded by an amazing circle of friends. On Saturday a group of those folks gathered in Fort Collins to ride bikes, eat, and wish us well. Rendezvous For Rich’s Ride was organized by Becky and Rock Adams, owners of The Body Fitness Center. We did a ten-mile ride, met at The Body, and […]
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Happy Monday! Today I have a video that demonstrates our word-of-the-week … WISDOM Dick Foth is one of the wisest men I know. He’s served as a campus pastor, college president, and head of an influential ministry in Washington, D.C. Dick has corporate CEO’s, senators and members of congress on speed dial. He’s a key figure at […]
Continue readingSemi-Regular Newsletter 8.27.11
So much to do, so little time. Ever feel likle that? It reminds me to slow down, prioritize, and trust. Something much bigger than my insignificant concerns is happening, and I don’t want to miss it I invite you to check out the latest edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. Thanks for being here.
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Happy Saturday! Andy Stanley challenges some conventional wisdom. What’s your reaction? (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Have a great weekend.
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