It happens every year. Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Holiday concert or Christmas pageant? Baby Jesus or Santa Claus? Atheists oppose public religious displays. Christians insist, often angrily, that Jesus is the reason for the season. Battle lines appear. Each side demands respect through disrespectful acrimony and sarcasm. It happened again here. And it’s all very, […]
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Semi-Regular Newsletter 12.7.2011
Amazing–it’s already time to begin writing about Christmas. I invite you to check out the latest edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. I hope the season is a time of peace and joy.
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If you could go back, what would you change? Occasionally someone asks a question something like this: So much good has come from your injury. Knowing that, if you could go back and change that day would you do it? I generally don’t like hypothetical situations. It’s too easy to take an extreme, non-negotiable position when you […]
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A few weeks ago I posted this video over at Rich’s Ride. Frankly, I can’t think of anything better to share on Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for you. If you can’t see the video, click here. Grateful I’ve got a roof over my head I’ve got a warm place to sleep Some nights I lie awake […]
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 A couple of weeks ago I accomplished a dream. I’m still learning from the experience. Perhaps […]
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I ran across this photo from the movie Gladiator the other day. As I looked at the scene I realized that it contains two types of characters. Most of the people sit in the stands and watch. A few choose to enter the arena. That’s a sad metaphor for how life works. Rich’s Ride has […]
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about gratitude. Rich’s Ride has focused my attention on the incredible generosity that surrounds me, the blessings that constantly arrive on my doorstep. It’s impossible to ignore the reality that I’ve got much for which to be thankful. I could write a few words about how grateful I am. […]
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We’ve crossed the finish line. I invite you to check out the latest edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! How old were you when you finally realized that nobody was watching? I grew up in a small town. It was literally impossible to get away with anything. If I messed up on the other side of town, my mom somehow found out before I got home. I developed this eerie sense […]
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It’s Friday. The ride is going great. I’ve been trying hard to keep the blog going on schedule. Today, it ain’t happening. Sleep.
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Is it ever good to quit? I spoke to kids today at Trinity Christian HS in Carbondale. When I finished I asked them what message they got from my ramblings. They had lots of great responses—I think they actually listened. But one boy said something that’s had me thinking. He said, “Never give up.” That’s […]
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This article originally appeared on March 25, 2011. It seems appropriate to repost during Rich’s Ride. * * * * * Do you ever experience doubt? Imagine a man trudging through the desert in search of water. He’s absolutely certain the water’s right over that next hill. Of course, he was absolutely certain the water […]
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