This video represents 29 years of blood, sweat, and tears . .. . Completing this 19 day journey across America drew from a lifetime of experiences and training. It took every ounce of strength in my body and every inch of drive in my heart. It was the single most difficult thing I’ve ever done, and it changed my life forever. My greatest hope and prayer is that, in some small way, it may impact yours as well. Dream Big !

I’ve been asked a lot of questions in my short time home, but one question seems to come up more than any other . . . “What do you think about during your long hours of solitude?” While I usually respond with some saintly answer like “solving the world’s problems”, the truth is I’m usually just counting mile markers or humming along to a Justin Bieber tune. However, once in a while when I’m not careful, my mind does slip off into something semi-deep.
I’m not sure what inspired it, but somewhere in Texas I found myself fixated on the connection between passion and purpose. It probably goes without saying, but one of my greatest passions in life is biking. I don’t know why, but for some reason the simple act of pedaling through distant lands excites me like nothing else. It amazes me how such a simple device can carry me such great distances utilizing nothing more than my own feeble strength.
While trivial in nature, this simple passion has given me a greater sense of purpose than almost anything else in recent years. It’s lead me to believe that there are no trivial passions. Whether it’s music, technology, or fashion design, I believe all true passions are God-given and intended to be used for his glory. It may not always make sense at the time, but I’m convinced that the purpose of our passions will eventually be revealed if we’re faithful in developing them and also surrendering them to the Lord.
Nothing is more rewarding in life than finding purpose in our passions. Colossians 3:17 says “And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Even in the most exhausting moments of my journey, I still felt incredibly blessed. I am forever indebted to the many people who gave such deep and meaningful purpose to this slightly crazy passion of mine. My desire is that others will be able to find purpose in their God-given passions as well. This is my revelation, and this is my prayer for you.
Thank you so much for following me on my journey.

After biking through more than 300 communities over the past 19 days, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no place like home. I feel like the most blessed person in the world right now. I’ve experienced love and kindness beyond what I deserve, and I just want everyone to know that I am more grateful now than I’ve ever been in my entire life.