A couple thoughts for a Friday morning. +++ A week ago, I let you know about at GoFundMe for a handcycle for Rich Dixon. Between all the people, it took less than a week for the money to all come in. Thank you for each of you that was part of that support. I talked […]

The other day we were talking about wisdom. And talked about living intentionally (as Rich talked about yesterday) and not being foolish. Here are a couple more things. Third, Paul writes, be filled with the spirit instead of being drunk to distraction. We can turn our wisdom over to substances that so remove inhibitions that […]

From Rich Dixon: +++ Remember our tiny seven-person team for year one of the FREEDOM TOUR? I was humbled, and bit intimidated, as I faced the initial “Helmets Up” circle for year two. This herd would ride the first day, then a 15-person team would complete the 500-mile journey. I sent this parable to our […]

Yesterday, I alluded to Solomon’s request for wisdom. Sometimes, I think, we wait for wisdom to come, assuming that we’re not part of the process. In a letter to a group of people he knew and loved and respected, Paul said “Live as wise.” Knowing that the times are bad, live as wise. What did […]

It’s a dream that we’d all love to have. God appears to us and says, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” We have to offer a little context. Solomon had gone to worship God. Solomon had offered a thousand sacrifices. So Solomon’s heart and actions are already oriented toward God. (Read the […]