We spend a lot of time taking pictures. Posed group pictures. Action photos. Scenery. Video. On our Photo Site you can see hundreds of pictures and videos from our rides. If you didn’t know better you’d think capturing images was the whole point. Memories matter. Joshua placed an alter of 12 stones at the place […]
Continue readingCategory: Rich’s Ride
“Real” Belief
Do you really believe what you believe? If you think it’s an odd question, here’s a story. A man stretched a cable about 6 feet off the ground between two tall buildings on opposite sides of the street. As a small crowd of curious onlookers gathered, the man walked from one end to the other […]
Continue readingThe Squiggle
What do you see in this image? Mostly it’s a white background, but if you’re like me you focused on the little black squiqqle. So, you’ve got this crazy dream. You’re beginning a new project, a new week, a new decade, and you’re ready to follow Jesus. You’re ready to take the next step, to […]
Continue readingWouldn’t It Be Better?
Ever hear about “speaking up for the voiceless”? It’s sort of odd, because those “voiceless” people really have the same voices as you and me. Their voices are beautiful. And capable. And worth hearing. Those voices are intentionally, systematically silenced and repressed. Or they’re simply ignored out of convenience and privilege, because their words and […]
Continue readingFights About Words
Becky and I are re-watching “The West Wing” on Netflix. One thing we enjoy is the two-decades-earlier perspective on important issues. We’ve had some lively discussions about what’s progressed and what hasn’t. One episode touched the topic of sex trafficking. In 2001, the issue was scarcely a blip on the radar. An advocacy group lobbied […]
Continue readingAbout Comparing
I ran across an interesting thought about comparing. God created all sorts of stuff. Big stuff and little stuff. Bugs. Stars. Trees. Snakes. I think He’s still creating. I don’t know how. Doesn’t matter. Each time God created, He looked at the results and “saw that it was good.” He didn’t say some things were […]
Continue readingSomebody’s Gotta Do It
I saw this line from the upcoming movie “JUST MERCY.” Somebody has to stand when others are sitting. Somebody has to speak when others are quiet. I want to add a third line. Somebody has to cycle to bring hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking…while others sit on the couch. Somebody’s gotta […]
Continue readingThanks
Gratitude is a good way to begin a decade.
Continue readingThis Simple
Seek Justice. As we look toward a new year. As we prepare for FREEDOM TOUR 2020. As we absorb and process the news. I keep thinking about this central message of scripture. Seek justice. Do what you can to set things right from a kingdom perspective. But what, exactly, does that mean? May I ask […]
Continue readingTwo Kings
2000 years ago the people of Bethlehem were offered a choice between two kings. One king lived in a luxurious palace. The other was born in a stable. One king controlled unlimited wealth. The other was born into, and lived his entire life in, poverty. One king controlled an empire, commanded the mightiest army on […]
Continue readingThe Next Right Thing
One of Becky’s principles is “do the next right thing.” It’s a consistent reminder that life isn’t really about big, momentous events. The path is determined one small choice at a time. Make lots of good choices, one at a time, over and over again, and you’ll look back at a journey you can feel […]
Continue readingAbout Looking Deeper
“What’s the story…behind the story?” Our pastor asked that question this weekend. I thought about these hand prints. There’s this whole wonderful story about the HOME OF HOPE and a community of rescued kids living in hope and freedom. I love that story, but Jeff’s question reminded me that this is much more than a […]
Continue reading