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Make Disciples

Last time I talked about the idea that it might take 300 touches, 300 impressions or interactions, for some people to really encounter Jesus. It got me thinking about the great commission, Jesus’ commandment to go and make disciples. And it seems like we’ve turned that into an entire industry of mission trips and church […]

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Early Birds

The early bird gets the worm, right? At the FREEDOM TOUR, we’re not handing out worms. We are, however, offering discounts for early registration to the FREEDOM TOUR CLASSIC. But you have to act soon. The discounts end February 1st. There’s a route for every ability. You could bring your family and enjoy a 15 […]

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Quid Pro Quo

We’re sort of conditioned into a quid pro quo idea of generosity. Want great service? Tip generously. It’s odd, because the link implies there’s no point to giving generously if we don’t get something in return. At the FREEDOM TOUR, we’re surrounded by one-way generosity, by people who give time, talent, and money – expecting […]

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Let’s Go!

What if you could stand against injustice simply by walking, running, or riding your bike? What if every mile raised a dollar, and what if you were part of a community accumulating miles and dollars that change the lives of kids rescued from human trafficking? We would like to invite you to join the HOPE […]

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On Your Mark

Ever watch the sprint at a track meet? The starter gives three commands. ON YOUR MARK! Runners settle into the starting blocks. A few moments, until everyone’s completely still and relaxed. SET! Runners rise into takeoff position. Muscles tensed, waiting, anticipating… BANG! The race begins. “SET” can only last a second or two. Once everyone’s […]

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Out Of Sight

It’s more comfortable when the shepherds stay in their fields. When they’re out of sight, I can ignore how we’ve isolated them, made them outcasts, treated them as less than. I can pretend it’s okay that they’re unwelcome at our gatherings, our neighborhoods, our homes. But then God does something crazy. He chooses these guys […]

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Reach

“Your responsibility equals your reach.” What’s your first response? I’ve been chewing on that idea since I read it a while back. The notion, I think, is that folks with bigger platforms have a bigger responsibility to consider the potential consequences of their words and actions. We understand the principle. It’s one thing if a […]

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