Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Sturgis at last

The morning was perfect as were the first 100 miles.  The ride through the big belts was as predicted ....remote and spectacular views.  Bars and fruit for breakfast, but a nice lunch in Billings. Made it home to Wyatts by dinner time.  Sweet fellowship with Guy, Kent, Ron and the crew.  

Praise the Lord
  

God is good all the time

God is good all the time

Little Belt Mountians
We had a chance to pray before breakfast with one of our fellow campers at the St Mary's KOA.  Please pray for Kim's son Mike that  his spiritual  will conclude at. The foot of the cross of Christ.  Of course, we prayed with breakfast and ater breakfast, we had Dean from N.D. Join us for prayer as we hit the road.  We made decent time as we headed to Great Falls to hook up with Rich's friend David. We had an excellent visit and nice late lunch David.  Then off on a short ride to the Littlebelt Mountians.  This is my 3rd time through and I am really liking this ride and area. Yes Jane I am looking for a cabin here too! This is the ideal camping night, perfect weather, cool temp's and a sparsely populated campground in the woods on a stream at the foot of a mountain.  In the am it will be out as early as possible and off to Wyatts, a place I call church camp for adults, I can't wait to see Kent, Marta, the kids, Guy and some of the Wyatt regulars!

To God be the Glory

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Miracles


It is easy to say that there are no miracles. Many times it is indeed easy to say it is luck or coincidence. But today God drove home to me He is indeed still in the miracle business.
When I got up this am I did my bible study, and prayed for those who are on my daily remembrance.
When we started out this am we prayed as a group of 3 men, and dedicated our day to the lord
When we got an hour down the road, we happened into a cafe owned by a Christian lady who was blessed by our business
When we received our meal we prayed thanks for the food and the folks we would meet on the road
When we met several on the road we passed tracts with a message for them from God, and blessed them
When we turned the corner this afternoon and found a biker down in the middle of the road, we picked him up, administered first aid, and
knew God had spared his life, and provided minor injuries when it could have been far more serious.
When we reached the gas stop, we were greeted by Christians from another ministry
When we parted from our new friends we prayed
When we were tired and needed to stop ....we paused and prayed for an open campsite
When we got to the campground and it was full, we knew God had a plan
When we met a nice family in the campground, and they shared their site with 3 old bikers, we new God had answered our prayers
When the day was over and I looked down and there was a massive screw in my rear tire, the tire that had been running mountain roads all
day on at high speeds......I Knew God Had Saved My Life!
Chance? Luck? Coincidence ? I think not.
Oh yea, the scenery was spectacular!
3200 miles into my journey, I will be looking for the Harley Shop in the morning to get a new tire

God loves you and me and has a wondful plan for our lives

Sidecar

Friday, August 5, 2011

Gateway to the mountains

Glacier National Park

Prayed and Broke camp then headed to the harley shop, arriving there by 9:04.  God made himself real from the very beginning of the day as the screw held and the tire made it to the shop.  We road with flashers on at 50, as I expected a blow out all the way in.

The fella's at the harley shop were friendly and busy on this particular Sunday morning.  They got my bike right in and 1.5 hours later we were rolling.  A short day but an exceptional ride through the park.  We made camp early and had a great dinner.  

In the course of the day we had the opportunity to have several significant conversations and pass along a number of tracks.  We have also had the chance to pray with several who needed prayer.  

What a blessing to travel and get to know Chaplain rich, as well as the long and meaningful conversations with Chaplain, Mike.  

Praise the Lord

Sidecar

Gateway to the mountains

After prayer with the Palmers, I met the fellas at the restaurant for breakfast. Then the fun began, the ride up the Columbia river valley and gorge was breathtaking. We followed the river for a couple hundred miles from the forests to the rolling hills. Made it to Idaho this evening. Tomorrow will have even better scenery. Had the opportunity to deliver several tracts today, i have prayed for the individuals who accepted the tracts today. I am now traveling with two other ministers. Fun and clearly a departure from riding the long solo days on the way up here.

Blessings to all

Sidecar

Re-charge

Day 5 was a slow and relaxing day. Haveing adveraged 4 - 600 mile days and reachingna destination stop, I.took a day off. My friend Les and wife Ruth are wonderful people and have hosted me for 2 nights. It has been a real treat to meet their lovely family. We went by the harley shop to get the necessary pins and. Parts to effect my needed field repair. Yes my horns fell off my bike again. This makes about 6 different brackets that have sheered offf because of the vibration in as many years. Thankfully this company will be bat sturgus and will supply new one. A cut up old inter tube and some electrical tape and everything will hang on for the next 1000 moles to sturgus. Lunch in town with business friend of 24 years and then simply getting ready to hook up with a couple ministry buddies for the next leg of the journey tomorrow. I have enjoyed my time in God's word today. Extra time off means extra time with the Master and looking for what he may say to me through the Bible. It is in these quite moments when I am away on these missions that I especially appreciate the principle of being alone with God. I am praying today for Mike in Hospice care.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

2400

Day 4 into the mission and I have covered 2400 miles. I ate lunch today on the beach in Florence, Or, probably as far away from home i will be this time around. The ride today was awesome and totally unexpected. Had a great morning visit with Mike and Elane. I just wanted to buy the house next door so I could be their neighbor and see them all the time. Then it was off for a chilly morning ride to the sisters and another fapymous Oregon senic byway. I rode through Snow fields still full from winters gift. Next was the rang of mountains that join the sea, and of course a run on 101. After a couple hours sampling of the Oregon coast, it was off to Vancouver and a wonderful dinner with Les and Ruth. More about Portland tomorrow. I am beat and need to sleep fast.

Sidecar