This is Owen. Owen thought raising funds to support kids rescued from human trafficking was a good idea. Owen’s in 5th grade. He’s not a long-distance bike rider (yet). Instead of focusing on what he can’t do, Owen wondered what he could do. Owen set up a lemonade stand last summer. When people stopped, he […]
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Why Or Why Not?
“Some men see things as they are and say, why; I dream things that never were and say, why not.” RFK borrowed the words from George Bernard Shaw and inspired a generation to question the status quo. The same question drives parents nuts as every inquisitive three-year-old asks “why?” Again…and again…and again. Why? Why am […]
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Teach A Different Question
Students learn what we teach. We teach, from the earliest ages, one central question. Kids learn it well, and suffer the consequences the rest of their lives. What’s Required? What’s it take to get an “A” (or a “B,” or to pass). What’s the minimum I have to do to get the result I want, […]
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What’s The Plan?
I don’t enjoy planning. Some people have a knack for visualizing a project and organizing the details into a clear, workable timeline. I’m not one of them. This personal weakness becomes more of an issue as the FREEDOM TOUR grows. I’ve been doing some combination of half-heartedly trying to get better and beating myself up […]
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She Has A Name
The bad guys in the movie all looked alike. Becky and I noticed we had trouble keeping track of the villains. We knew the good guys, but the crooks sort of blended together. It’s not an accident. Stanford Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky says our brains are actually hardwired to dehumanize those we perceive as “different.” In […]
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As If
So often, I think, we wait until the right time, until we’re ready, until the obstacles are all removed so it’ll be smooth sailing. And Jesus says, “Follow Me, right now. Trust Me and we’ll work it out as we go.”
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Been There. Done That.
Despite all he’s seen, all he’s endured, John Lewis stands strong on his principles and refuses to punch back at the bullies. He simply won’t answer hate with hate.
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Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
Rudy Project isn’t a movie. It’s an organization that believes in doing well so they can do good. They’ve joined us to offer an amazing deal on their remarkable gear – and a donation to the kids at the HOME OF HOPE.
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What Matters
Our FREEDOM TOUR team wrote about their experiences. Maybe you’ve seen these excerpts on Social Media. They’re a fun way of promoting the FREEDOM TOUR and helping people understand what it’s like to be part of this remarkable community. The words inspire and encourage me. One particular phrase got stuck in my head. What matters […]
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Tell Me The Story
Asking folks to step into the story of human slavery is like telling kids to learn math or eat peas. We might know it’s the right thing…long-term…but we’d rather do something that feels good right now.
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Be Careful! Try Hard!
Jesus wasn’t about rules. He never produced specific Do’s And Don’t’s to govern and constrain behavior. His followers make lots of those lists, but Jesus mostly tore them up and told people to live in freedom.
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name
For folks above a certain age, everybody knows your name in a bar called CHEERS. We all seek a place to get away, where you get a break, where troubles and people are all the same. A place where they’re always glad you came. The characters at CHEERS didn’t simply fit in…they were part of […]
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