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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Let’s Keep Cranking (Together)
Here’s a quick message about why our journey of hope and freedom is more important than ever. Can’t view the video? Click here.
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Infection, A Skunk-Ape, And Justice
In 2012 Becky and I did a 1,000-mile ride around Florida. The tour was cut short when I suddenly became quite sick in the middle of a morning ride. One minute I was cranking along in the Florida sunshine, the next I had fever, chills, and just generally felt awful. So we asked the GPS […]
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Overstating “Everything”
“Everything’s changed.” Maybe you’ve heard it, or said it. When suddenly it seems like we can’t depend on anything, it’s good to remember an eternal truth: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. “Everything” has not changed. Our plans changed, because plans are based on what we knew when we made them. […]
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What If It’s An Opportunity?
Of course, it’s always an opportunity. Schools are closed, but school doesn’t equal learning. Let’s be honest – the school structure of strict timelines bell schedules and worksheets and homework is more about crowd control. What if parents and kids read a good historical novel *together* about slavery? What if they discussed as they read, […]
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About Panic
Seems like we have some extra time to watch videos these days. I don’t have a cat, so here are some thoughts from Jesus about facing fear. Can’t see the video? Click here.
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