A while back I led a small group discussion for new believers at church. It was perfect for me, since mostly our conversation was about questions. I’m good at questions, as long as I don’t have to know the answers. I recently received an invitation to repeat the process. Looking back at some of the […]
Continue readingWhen Is It Time To Quit?
Is every dream worth following? My friend Paul Merrill wrote about someone’s dream to restore a rusty 1969 Thunderbird and concluded It’s Not Going To Happen. Paul’s conclusion: It’s healthy to realize that some dreams are not going to happen. What do you think? It’s easy to become enamored with a cool idea—restoring a car, […]
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I love urban bike trails. You get to cruise past congested traffic, dense population, industry, and irritating noise on an isolated ribbon of serenity. It’s a perspective of the city unavailable to conventional forms of transportation. Front Range FREEDOM Tour followed the South Platte Trail, which meanders along a quiet river through the heart of […]
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I used to tell my students the most important thing they could learn was how to learn. Mostly they’d stare back at me with that teenage eye-rolling look that says, “Will this be on the test?” It’s okay. I hope they discovered over time that learning doesn’t stop at graduation. When I complete a project […]
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Happy Monday! I’m not sure why, but I’m thinking a lot about today’s word-of-the-week… BLESSED Like a lot of new developments, our neighborhood has a set of covenants. We all benefit (in theory) because everyone agrees to abide by a set of rules. A very long time ago, God entered into a covenant relationship with […]
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Happy Saturday! Most of the time I don’t feel like I communicate very well what’s really in my heart. I’m grateful for people like Shane Claiborne, whose whole being seems to say what I can never quite find a way to express. Can’t see the video in your email or reader? Click here. Have a […]
Continue readingI Don’t Know How That Works
As I wrap up my reflection of the inaugural edition of Front Range FREEDOM Tour I’m struck by the different narratives I hear from riders and supporters. Some folks are certain God orchestrated every detail. Some believe it all came together because we worked hard or had good intentions. A few see a great, grand […]
Continue readingA Young Man Died
Trayvon Martin. I imagine that name evokes some kind of emotional reaction. It should. A young man died. Part of me wants to simply tune out all the hype, anger, and sensationalism. I don’t need more people yelling at me. A young man died. I wasn’t there, so I can’t know what really happened. I wasn’t […]
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If you’ve read Relentless Grace you might recall a scene in which Becky and I posed in front of a similar sign more than thirty years ago. Circumstances have changed, and this occasion has a much happier outcome. (And if you haven’t read Relentless Grace, may I ask what you’re waiting for?) Once in a […]
Continue readingWhat Can I Say?
A friend wants to understand why I believe in God, or at least how I think about Him. He wants evidence. I know a lot of facts, about books like Lee Strobel’s The Case For Christ. Those of us who believe see the evidence everywhere, but that’s not the sort of proof that’ll impress my […]
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I’m always honored, and a little mystified, when someone invites me to speak to a group. I’m honored because someone believes our story is inspiring or interesting enough to be worthy of the group’s time. I’m mystified because, well, it’s just me. As part of the FREEDOM Tour, I received perhaps my most curious speaking […]
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Happy Monday! Including others in the latest tour prompts today’s word-of-the-week… OPEN I know I diminish my relationships when I cling to material possessions. It’s all a gift from God to be held with open hands. Doesn’t mean I always live out that principle, but it’s clearly my goal. But what about less tangible items […]
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