Author: Rich

We talk a lot about creating ripples. Our actions disturb the surface. Mostly we don’t know the ultimate outcome, but we trust God’s hand to guide the waves for good. Occasionally a small swell laps the shore right at our feet. Perhaps you recall my friend Scott Acton and his bike trip around the world […]

“How can I support the FREEDOM TOUR?” It’s a common question, and we have lots of ways for you to join the circle and support the kids at the HOME OF HOPE. One simple way is shopping…who doesn’t like shopping, right? You can buy a great gift and show your love for the cause. Proceeds […]

On the FREEDOM TOUR we talk about modern day slavery. It’s a heavy topic, the notion that right now, as you read these words, humans buy and sell other humans for economic gain and personal pleasure. Even tougher when it’s children and it’s occurring on a larger scale than any time in history. Get too […]

Bike tours have their share of less-than-serious moments. Our mission creates a fairly intense environment. We’re focused on kids rescued from sexual slavery. We’re building a community around following Jesus and sharing our stories. Combine that with cranking bikes lots of miles up and down hills, eating on the move, sleeping on floors, and evening […]

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” So said the author of Ecclesiastes (and Pete Seeger). Two tours completed–time to measure, to assess what we accomplished. Question is, what’s the metric? We cycle to bring hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking. Our team raises […]

Forrest Gump’s mom might have been describing our bike tour. You never know what you’ll get. Saturday was clouds and cold rain. Sunday provided crisp, bright blue skies and a perfect day to climb two mountain passes. Different churches each night, lunch at a roadside pull-off, wide shoulders and narrow, winding two-lanes. Something different around […]

What do you do on a chilly, rainy Saturday morning? Extra cup or coffee? Good book? Maybe putter around on some neglected project? If you’re the FREEDOM TOUR team, you load trailers, gulp down a quick breakfast, pull on rain gear, and hit the road. These folks weren’t about to let a little cold rain […]

Yesterday I asked “Will It Work?” Hedge our bet. Anticipate the likelihood that some unknown that might keep the dream from actually happening. While we dream, you and I hold a spot for “What happens if it doesn’t work?” Better question, I think: What happens if it DOES work? What happens if you do that […]