Category: Saturday Potpourri

Okay, I’m officially feeling a bit guilty. I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve gotten a post done here! The Florida ride is going great, but it’s incredibly intense. We’ve just been busy doing all sorts of great things, plus some long days cranking a bike. And, sad to say, this blog has […]

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Happy Saturday! Things like this fascinate me. Maybe it’s the former teacher aspect of my personality. This one’s really short. Take a look, and then I’ll offer some quick comments. Can’t see the video? Click here. Were you surprised by the end? I was. I admire the ability to look at something from a completely unexpected […]

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Happy Saturday! Somewhere, somehow, a weird thing has happened. We acquired the notion that’s it’s somebody else’s responsibility. The rich guys, the big companies, the government, the bosses…it’s their job, their responsibility. What’s “it”? I don’t know. A need to be met, a problem to be solved, a decision to be made. Whatever it is, […]

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Happy Saturday! Sometimes you just need a little fun, right? In honor of this season in which baseball and football seasons overlap, here’s a classic distinction between the two games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmXacL0Uny0 Can’t see the video? Click here. Have a great weekend!

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Happy Saturday! We’re proud of our connection to Venture Expeditions. Here’s a chance to meet the Venture guys and see a small part of their amazing work. If you–or somone you know–loves the notion of combining adventure with doing something about social justice, I encourage you to check out their opportunities. VENTURE EXPEDITIONS: Benefit the world. Discover […]

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Happy Saturday! Social justice has many dimensions. Economic opportunity, hunger, education, slavery, human trafficking, clean water–they’re pieces of a bigger puzzle, and we address them in response to God’s call for action: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.     And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy […]

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Happy Saturday! I’m impressed when someone demonstrates the creativity to weave specifics together in a way that illuminates and clarifies God’s big story. Here’s an amazing example. True & Better from Peter Artemenko on Vimeo. If you can’t see the video, click here. Have a great weekend!

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Happy Saturday! It’s been a while since we talked on Saturday. With all the fussing about the economy, I thought this video might remind us of how blessed we are. Rich from beyondtoday. Can’t see the video? Click here. Have a great weekend.

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It’s been a while since I’ve published anything in a magazine. With everything else going on, I just haven’t taken time to submit any stuff. Here’s a recently-published story titled Where Are You? If the link doesn’t work, please copy-paste this URL into your browser: http://www.thebanner.org/departments/2012/07/where-are-you The story’s adapted from an episode in Relentless Grace. The […]

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…have long-term consequences This week I’m thinking about what I’d tell graduates at commencement. Previous thoughts: You’ll never love too much. When you’re not sure what to do, help someone. Be known by what you’re for (not by what you’re against). I invite you to take a minute to watch this video. (If you can’t […]

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The Stolen Handcycle Chronicles rolls to a happy ending. Friday morning a Fort Collins police detective called with the happy news that they recovered the bike. Thanks to diligent work by law enforcement—supported by a huge circle of prayer—this episode offered about the best possible conclusion. (If you’re unfamiliar with this saga, check out When […]

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Happy Satruday! I don’t typically think of a secret as a positive thing. This video offers an interesting change in perspective. Can’t see the video? Click here. Have a great weekend.

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