Category: Freedom Tour

“You should finish what you start.” My mom taught me that lesson. Don’t quit. Never give up – no matter what. Except, maybe that’s not always right. Maybe it’s good to get started on my bike ride, even if I need to cut it short. Maybe it’s okay to talk to Jesus or read some […]

NOTE: I started this blog 13 years ago with a commitment to be honest, especially when I felt foolish or conflicted. Today’s one of those days. Confession: I’m stuck in a perpetual mental wrestling match. + + + Last week we told our story to a wonderful group of high-level Christian leaders. After dinner, two […]

For many of us, yesterday was about cards, flowers, and a special gathering. Mother’s Day. An occasion to celebrate the special women who nurtured and sacrificed for us. Should be every day. The kids at the HOME OF HOPE didn’t get to have a party with their moms. As the pandemic rages out of control […]

I think we take connections for granted. We have this spiffy new donation page for the FREEDOM TOUR. It’s powered by software written and maintained by a team in Australia. It’s been fun getting the new process up and running. Of course, no software is perfect. The true test of any product is what happens […]

I believe we were intentionally designed – by a community, for community. The FREEDOM TOUR is a community with many benefits. Good friends. Shared workload. Broad life experience. Collective wisdom. We go farther and accomplish more together than alone. Those benefits come with responsibilities. I can’t do “whatever I want” because my choices and actions […]

On September 11, 2011, I rode my handcycle out of Lake Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota. My cousin Mark, a new friend named Michael, and I pulled out of the parking lot onto HWY 2 toward Bemidji. The 1500-mile journey was underway. After a few minutes, Michael stopped and said, “Time to celebrate!” Since […]

If you’ve been around church, you know about The Great Commission. “Go and make disciples of all nations…” It’s the last thing Jesus said on Earth. Tell others the Good News. Interesting – that phrase (Great Commission) isn’t part of scripture. Someone added it later for emphasis. + + + Keith Giles referred recently to […]

I’m not an influencer. When the Kardashians publish a video or use a product, it’s an instant sensation. Millions of views, tons of comments. When you’re an influencer, it seems like everyone wants to be in on the act. I’m not going to move the online needle. Sometimes that’s a bit frustrating. I have absolutely […]