Every journey requires a map. Do you think that’s true? I think quite a bit about journeys and maps these days as we prepare for the FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR. For safety and logistical purposes we try to have every single mile of our 500-mile tour mapped in advance. My friend Scott has a fairly […]

It’s interesting to talk to people about what’s hard. My friend Jim Haywood says riding a bike 500 miles for a worthy cause really isn’t a big deal. What’s hard for Jim is taking time away from his family. Some folks look at our 500-mile route and decide it’s impossible. Others think they could do […]

We’re putting finishing touches on the 2016 FREEDOM TOUR jersey. It’s turning out really cool, I think. A lot goes into planning and designing all the details. It’s surprising how many parts make up the final product. For example, here’s one of the two side panels. The message isn’t as prominent as what appears on […]

Anybody can upload a video to Youtube. Anybody can purchase professional editing software and a camera and do a decent job of producing better quality amateur videos. We shouldn’t allow “lack of training” to keep us from doing our best to spread our message. But it’s easy to recognize the touch of a talented artist. […]

If you have the opportunity to make an impact, why wouldn’t you do it? Our culture tells us impact is all about power and control, or at least fame and flash. Most folks, I think, would like to make an impact, but they’re unlikely to do something outrageous like riding a bike around the world. The truth is […]

I thought I knew a lot about school. I taught in schools for thirty-five years. With all that practice, in some pretty divergent environments,  I figured I knew about schools and kids. About three years ago I learned about a Christian school called Life Center Academy in New Delhi, India. Math, science, bible classes. It’s […]