Category: Freedom Tour

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 […]

Last time I suggested serving might be better than helping. I’m thinking about the kids at the HOME OF HOPE. I don’t want to help them, because helping implies some sort of superiority. We’re not better, bigger, or stronger. I hope we’ll all agree to serve them. Those kids are precious children of God. Every […]

Kids ask great questions. They’re honest and curious. They get past the stuff most adults are afraid to talk about. Whenever I talk to a group of students about issues related to abilities and disabilities, some version of this question often arises. “How should we approach someone who appears to need help without offending them?” […]

“What’s it cost?” It’s a fair question. This is sign-up season for the FREEDOM TOUR, so it comes up occasionally. I’m learning, though, to look through the lens of a different question. What’s it worth? What’s it worth to see 22 children, once destined for a life of sexual slavery, now living in freedom? What’s […]

Jesus asked me to love others, not to be in love with them. I wrote that a few years ago. Maybe I copied someone. I’m not sure, but it’s a good thought to ponder as our FREEDOM TOUR team takes shape. I tend to gravitate toward people I like. Most of us are prone to […]