We all want them. Overnight success. Viral ideas. Instant vaccines. Magic bullets are illusions, of course. Overnight success springs “magically” from lots of sleepless nights, crumpled papers, and cold coffee. Successful ideas almost always rest on a string of “failures.” The scientific method doesn’t care about expediency. Skip steps and you might get faster results, […]
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An Introduction
I’d like you to meet someone. Cheyenne likes to run. When we launched the HOPE & FREEDOM CHALLENGE, she committed to run 150 miles to support the kids at the HOME OF HOPE. Cheyenne wanted to make her miles go ever farther, so she’s asking friends and family to donate and support her effort. I’m […]
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People Like Us
Jesus asked 12 friends to share His teaching. No social media. Hostile government. Actively oppressive religious establishment. Didn’t matter. Friends told friends who told friends, and the good news of Jesus spread across the world. It’s the way ideas spread. Always has been. “Here’s Jesus. Here’s who He is. Come in, everyone’s welcome.” The entire […]
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Stop!
I don’t stop enough. Odd comment about bike riding. Usually we think keep going, just a little more, you can do it. DON’T STOP. It’s easy, especially on a bike, to roll on with that mindset until you’ve cranked a lot of miles. Yesterday I was huffing and puffing my way up a significant climb. […]
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Write A Better Story
I keep hearing this will be the summer with nothing to do. Everything’s cancelled. Summer camps, organized sports, vacations, pools, rec programs. An entire summer, cancelled. Maybe not. Depends on the story we tell ourselves. Here’s a brief parable. + + + In 2011 Becky and I planned a bike ride. I would crank my […]
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Uncharted
Back in the old days – three or four months ago – bike tours involved groups and maps. Everyone meet here. Go that way. Turn left at the second light, right at the highway, and stay together. We even had electronic gizmos to keep us on course. So what happens in a new world? What […]
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You Can Make A Difference
Last time I promised an exciting announcement. Can you walk, run, or ride a bike? Would you like to do something this summer to make a difference for children rescued from human trafficking? Would you like to walk, run, or cycle – and make your miles count for something bigger than yourself? We invite you […]
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Previews
The FREEDOM TOUR is quite a balancing act. Get it? Bikes…balancing? Okay, it’s a bad pun. But in current circumstances, our team is doing an actual balancing act. And you’re wondering about “Coming Soon,” right? Keep reading… As restrictions are relaxed, we hear so many contradictory messages. Most organized bike rides have canceled. It’s safe […]
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Choosing My Issues
Privilege means I get to choose my issues. No one close to me is poor or food insecure. I can wash my hands with soap and plenty of hot water. Our home is warm, dry, and secure. So I can decide to pay attention to poverty, hunger, clean water, or homelessness…or I can turn away. […]
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Faked Out
Bike riding can trick you. You crank along, mile after mile, and nothing much changes. You get lulled into the idea that it’ll always be like that. Suddenly, your nice, smooth ride is interrupted by a flat tire. Maybe it was random debris, or a pothole, or a worn tube/tire. Whatever the cause, you were […]
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Who We Are
Human trafficking didn’t shut down. No surprise, perhaps, that those who prey upon the weak and marginalized don’t observe niceties like social distancing. Ruthless criminals exploit vulnerability wherever they find it. No surprise, either, that those already rescued and living in shelters and safe houses are struggling during this crisis. As lock downs limit access […]
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Tides, Boats, and Injustice
A rising tide lifts all boats. Great news, I guess, if you happen to own a boat. But for many, a rising tide means flooding and a tougher battle just to tread water. Last week I told you about my skunk-ape attack. Enduring a mysterious infection was miserable, painful, and scary, but at no time […]
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