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 […]
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God 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 […]
Continue readingWho’s Allowed To Enter?
“Who’s your target audience?” It’s a common question as we talk to people about plans for FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR 2016. Of course we have some folks in mind, but as I think about this question a related issue comes to mind. Vision: Create a community in which people are empowered to trust God, work together as […]
Continue readingWhat Happens Beyond 10,000 Hours?
Following a dream means making a choice. Despite what our culture would like us to believe, we can’t really have it all. Yogi Berra was right. When you come to the fork in the road, you have to take it. I’m fascinated by the script for Payton Manning’s UC Health promo. Can’t see the video? […]
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HAPPY MONDAY! Our small group brings us today’s word-of-the-week… REALLY? “Do you really believe that? Really?” In Acts 3, Peter tells a 40-year old man who’s been crippled since birth to walk in the name of Jesus. He takes the man’s hand and, just like that, the guy walks, leaps, and dances. Our small group discussed […]
Continue readingKeep The Plan In Mind
I like to think I’m a big-picture guy. I like planning, dreaming big, charting the idea, and letting someone else figure out all those nasty little details. I’m the guy who says, “Let’s ride bikes from Cheyenne to Raton Pass.” So we get a team together and everyone’s all excited and then someone asks, “What’s […]
Continue readingExtreme Makeover
We’ve been busy around here. Since bike riding season ramped down, we decided our website needed a makeover. It’s been more than five years, and we needed to knock down some walls, open things up, and improve the curb appeal. Maybe you noticed fewer blog posts, or a couple of incomplete posts. Working on my […]
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