…beats talking about doing.
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I use a wheelchair. If you notice that obvious fact, does that mean you’re labeling me? I don’t think so. Frankly, if you met me and didn’t notice the chair, I’d be a bit worried about you. It’s silly to pretend we’re all the same or to claim we don’t observe obvious differences like physical […]
Continue readingAren’t You Worried (Revisited)
Yesterday’s quote about choices and fear reminded me of the traffic we encountered on our 2013 tour of Florida. (Originally posted nine years ago) + + + The paparazzi greeted us in the hotel parking lot. Actually, it was two student reporters from the Florida University TV/radio operation, but it’s sorta fun saying paparazzi. One guy […]
Continue readingGood Choices
…aren’t based on fear.
Continue readingLines And Erasers
The last post about gate-storming prompted a couple of interesting responses. Rather than detailing those conversations, I’d simply like to leave you with a thought to ponder. I believe dividing the world into them and us is a mistake. I do it too often, but I believe it’s wrong. I have a sense that whenever […]
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Regarding yesterday’s post – it’s easy to oppose evil. Lots of horrible stuff in the world, like child sex trafficking for example, and it’s easy to get angry and want to go all Rambo about it. Easy to want to gather a group of like-minded folks and storm the gates, take down the bad guys, […]
Continue readingTwo Paths
Maybe we can change things without violence.
Continue readingA Community Garden
As a follow-up to last time (Gardening), I’ve read, and re-read, The Parable Of The Sower (and Jesus’ explanation that follows) several times this week. I’m not a theology guy, so I’m sure there’s a lot I don’t understand. But one thing is extremely clear. The soil conditions are pretty darn important. Jesus seems to […]
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Jesus told a story about a seed-sower. His parable referred to the kingdom message and those who hear it in a variety of conditions. But I have a couple of questions. Who grew the plants? Every gardener knows – once the seeds are in the ground, the plants are on their own. Scattering seeds is […]
Continue readingDo Something
You and I CAN change the world…
Continue readingEveryone?
Here’s something everyone can do to support the kids at the Home of Hope. Some people can’t come to Northern Colorado to ride bikes with us. I get that. But everyone – everyone – can do The HOPE & FREEDOM CHALLENGE. It’s virtual, so you can do it anywhere. People literally all around the world […]
Continue readingWho Decides?
Those pesky voices…
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