Have you ever actually used a shield? I’m not sure I ever have, at least not for real. But I’ve seen shields used a lot in movies and never really thought about how to use one until our pastor made an interesting observation a few weekends ago. It’s almost impossible to use a shield effectively […]
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Happy Monday! I don’t know about you, but I begin this new week in a very real battle with today’s word-of-the-week… TRUST Ever notice how much easier it is to talk about trust than it is to do it? I began thinking seriously about RICH’S RIDE in January. I thought about the logistical issues, the problems […]
Continue readingOur Cool New Hand Cycle
I thought you might enjoy learning a bit about my amazing new Top End hand cycle. Here’s a video that shows some of its features. (If you can’t see the video, click here. The new bike’s a lot of fun to ride. I hope you enjoy following us on our journey. Want to get involved […]
Continue readingChris Seay
Happy Saturday! Chris Seay talks about the power of telling a story with your life. Pretty powerful and inspiring. (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Have a great weekend.
Continue readingRevolutionizing Christian Thought
I know—the title’s kind of brash. But I believe I may have stumbled upon an idea that will make me a rock star among Christian thinkers. I have discovered a formula for following Jesus. I know how improbable that sounds, but I’ve done it. Follow my three-step formula and you’ll be a guaranteed follower of […]
Continue readingLetter Or Spirit?
Do you think it matters “why” you do the right thing? Training for Rich’s Ride is teaching me a lot. If nothing else, riding mostly alone for 3-4 hours per day provides a lot of time to think. I thought I knew about getting in shape. There’s a process—you do certain things, follow the steps, […]
Continue readingWanna Go For A Ride?
Today I’m asking a question over at Rich’s Ride: Who’s Gonna Ride Along? Perhaps you’d like to pop over there and check it out. BTW–what do you think of our new logo? Halfway point of the week–how’s the new chapter of your life story going? I hope you’re writing something remarkable.
Continue readingWho’s Gonna Ride Along?
Okay, the ride begins in less than five weeks. It’s time to start filling in some important details. Rich’s Ride will require support from many people in many different roles. Two essential roles involve direct support for the ride on a daily basis. RIDERS We’d like at least one person to ride with Rich at […]
Continue readingIt’s All In Your Head
Have you ever been at a place where you thought you just couldn’t keep going? I was cranking up a long hill last week. I felt hot and tired and thirsty, and the shade from that big tree looked awfully inviting. It felt like I couldn’t possibly make it to the top without stopping. Internal […]
Continue readingMechanics
I can’t say it enough—dreams don’t happen through the efforts of one or two people. In our media-intensive culture, we frequently don’t look beneath the surface. Too often we place credit or blame on whoever happens to be in front of a camera. When you listen to athletes reflect on their careers, most of them […]
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Happy Monday! Today I have the perfect Monday word-of-the-week… OPENING Last week I heard something that really struck me. I don’t have the exact words, but it was a statement attributed to C. S. Lewis that went something like this: When we stand before God, we will realize that all that’s happened is simply the […]
Continue readingA Remarkable Circle
Planning a project like this is a pretty humbling experience. It’s really amazing to feel the power of a community forming around a dream. People are stepping into the circle from all directions, asking how they can help, and running with their ideas. I’ll do some short posts this week to offer some insight about […]
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