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Owning The Dream

My friend Jon has been writing about Nehemiah’s Great Work. Actually, Jon wrote a whole book about his conversation with Nehemiah. It’s a delightful read that makes you feel like you’re in the room as they talk through Nehemiah’s wisdom, insights, and struggles. Jon’s reminding me that “great work” isn’t about rebuilding the walls of […]

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Another Question

Last time I asked questions. Still seeking answers, oddly by asking another question. What brings us together? We’re a Jesus-centered community, so the obvious answer might be “Jesus.” But we started as a group of folks who like to ride bikes. So maybe it’s the events that bring us together. Maybe – but there are […]

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Missed Him?

I’ve been sharing bits of the RELENTLESS GRACE story over at 300wordsaday.com. Interesting to chop incidents from the book into bite-sized chunks, sort of like an old-time radio show (tune in next week!). As I revisit the manuscript, I find new perspectives and ideas. RELENTLESS GRACE explains how God sent an unlikely string of people […]

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Voices

We’ve all heard the phrase “voice for the voiceless.” It’s a take on Proverbs 31: Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. I’m thinking about the kids at the Home of Hope. I […]

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Good Question

What do I need to learn from this?  I like questions. This is a pretty good one. I wrote last time about the challenges of community. Any time you get a bunch of people together, working hard for a mission, things aren’t going to go exactly as planned. I have this tendency to “awfulize,” to […]

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