A friend experienced a setback. A “speed bump” is how he described it. I’d say it was more like a major detour, but either way, things aren’t exactly going his way right now. This is a guy who’s had his share of struggle along the road, and things were starting to look a bit brighter. […]
Continue readingWhat’s The Story?
A dream is a story waiting to be written. FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR grew from a a crazy, impossible, God-sized dream. Our friend Mike Douglas from Alt Photo Video helped us tell the story in this new video. Can’t see the video? Click here. # # # I hope you’ll join us. Join us June 17-26 […]
Continue readingCounting What Counts
Oh, those pesky numbers. Becky often accuses me of thinking like a “math guy.” I believe I’m more right-brain than she thinks, though I do tend to be attracted by numbers and data-driven logic. But if we’re not careful, we can be trapped by the lure of “easy” data. Albert Einstein, the ultimate math guy, […]
Continue readingDoes A Journey Need A Map?
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 […]
Continue readingWhat’s Really A Risk?
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 […]
Continue readingDidn’t
Happy Monday! A conversation at a new church inspires today’s word-of-the-week… DIDN’T I met a new friend yesterday, and we talked a bit about things Jesus didn’t tell us. For example, He didn’t tell us that people we love will always agree with us. Or that “enough faith” makes things turn out the way we want. After […]
Continue readingLight In Dark Places
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 […]
Continue readingAn Artist’s Canvas
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. […]
Continue readingOpens
Happy Monday! A statement of frustration brings us today’s word-of-the-week… OPENS “It feels like even when I’m at the right door it never opens for me.” “Okay, tell me how it works.” “It’s like I’m following my dream, doing the thing I think I’m called to do, but the door never opens.” “So following your dream […]
Continue readingWhen Should You Seek Justice?
Paul and Silas were beaten and tossed into prison illegally. God intervened and used the opportunity to convert the jailer and his household. It’s a cool story until the following morning when the city officials try to get Paul and Silas to leave without making a fuss about their unlawful punishment. Why not leave well enough […]
Continue readingWhy Not?
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 […]
Continue readingBike Around The World…Really?
Can you imagine riding your bike around the world? Last Friday, Becky, Monte, and I were guests at the sendoff party as my friend Dr. Scott Acton embarked on a solo, unsupported, 16,500 mile bike trip called the James Webb Space Telescope World Bicycle Tour. Scott’s tour is the result of a decades-old dream with an […]
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