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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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One of the coolest aspects of bike touring is traveling slow on less heavily traveled roads. You get the opportunity to notice things. Woody is a noticer. He sees stuff the rest of us pass by, and takes time to stop and look and snap a photo so we can enjoy it later and wonder why […]
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I’m a simple guy who tends to make life complicated. On our recent FREEDOM Tour, the team got lost because I provided bad directions. I’d like to say I welcomed the challenge. “Hallelujah,” I exclaimed. “The Lord hath provided an opportunity for growth.” Yeah, right. The truth is, I was scared, and fear turned into […]
Continue readingWhy Didn’t Jesus Use Facebook?
Can you imagine Jesus on Facebook? The Beatitudes as tweets? The Sermon on the Mount on YouTube? Just think of how many people He’d reach. I’ll bet Jesus would have more Twitter followers than Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift…combined! In the title song of the 1970’s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, Judas wonders why Jesus […]
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I knew Praise Church in Pueblo would be special when Pastor Darron met us as we pulled into the parking lot. “We’re taking good care of your friend Jim. It’s the first time we’ve had a buck-naked bike rider in church.” Thursday, June 27 I guess I should explain. Jim succumbed to the extreme heat […]
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