I’m the fastest handcyclist in my neighborhood. I love riding my bike. I’m grateful for the freedom and the opportunity to work out and train as part of this amazing dream. When I go out for a training ride with all the other handcyclists in my neighborhood, every hill I conquer and every increase in speed […]
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What I Assume About You…
doesn’t tell me much about you. I’ve bumped into the notion of assumptions a lot lately. Paul Merrill wrote about chairs. Dick Foth talked about categories. And whenever I encounter the same idea a bunch of times, I figure perhaps God’s trying to get my attention. What I assume about you tells me a little about […]
Continue readingGrace In Unlikely Places
We encounter grace in unexpected places. Four years ago this month I was cranking my bike on a 1500-mile journey along the Mississippi River. We found Grace at a Mississippi crossroads. It was an unlikely story, one worth re-telling. We spent last night in a hospital. It’s not what you think. Nobody’s sick or injured. […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! A bunch of cute kids who rang our doorbell last Saturday bring us today’s word-of-the-week… GREMLINS They were all over our neighborhood. We know they’re make-believe as we toss candy in their bags. The superheroes, princesses, goblins, and monsters are just the kids from down the street. It’s all in fun. Nobody’s afraid of […]
Continue readingIn Search Of A Dark Bulb
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. In most of our homes, you simply flip a switch and light fills a dark room. Pretty incredible, really. Let There Be Light! Now follow me in a thought experiment. Imagine it’s high noon on a bright, sunny day. Could someone invent a “dark bulb” so we could flip a […]
Continue readingWhy Is Community So Important?
At the FREEDOM TOUR we’re real clear about what we want to accomplish. Create a community in which people are empowered to trust God, work together as servant leaders, and offer hope to others. Sure, we ride bikes. We raise funds for the kids at the HOME OF HOPE. We promote awareness about human trafficking. We do […]
Continue readingGod And Greasy Bike Parts
Can you talk about human trafficking among piles of greasy bike parts? Picture an enormous convention hall filled with vendors selling any cycling-related product you can imagine. Brand new, expensive, high-end bikes and used garage-sale wrecks. Endless varieties of clothing and accessories. Year-end clearance specials. Rows of specialized wheels, components, and other associated gear. If it had anything to […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! The early church brings us today’s word-or-the-week… REJOICING The apostles were called in front of the Sanhedrin and ordered to stop proclaiming the gospel. To reinforce the point, the men were flogged before they were released. Of course the apostles defied the rulers and continued to preach, but I’m stuck on this little verse. The […]
Continue readingWho’s On Our Side?
Or…whose side are you on? Ever notice how natural those questions seem? We take it for granted…everything’s about drawing lines and choosing sides. We love the folks at Venture Expeditions. They do all kinds of cool things under the tagline BENEFIT THE WORLD, DISCOVER YOUR SOUL. They’re really good at organizing cross-country team bike rides and […]
Continue readingAre You Real Or A Poser?
Ever hear the term “poser”? Occasionally you’ll see someone with a $10,000 bike, outfitted head-to-toe in the latest gear, with almost no wear-and tear on their equipment and little desire to climb even the smallest hill. They look the part, but apparently the fancy getup is all for show. They want to fit in, look the […]
Continue readingWe’re More Responsible Than We Think
I used to think you were born with particular attitudes. Some people were enthusiastic, some were optimists, some were cynics. That’s just that way they were. Carlos Moleda is a Navy SEAL who was shot and paralyzed in the line of duty. I don’t know Carlos personally, but I followed his journey as he prepared for […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! A thought-provoking quote brings us today’s word-of-the-week… COMFORT “Comfort isn’t a solution.” Take a minute and think about that statement. It’s a truth that turns a lot of our instincts on their heads. We all know not to simply put a band-aid on even a small infected wound. First you clean and perhaps apply […]
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