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A Day in the Life of Bikers

Tim Riter August 5, 2019

This post will feature no great event, like being pulled over by cops with drawn guns, like Chapter 36 of God, a Motorcycle, and the Open Road. No heart stopping fear like in Chapter 3 when this hippie biker strolled in a redneck bar. But it has something likely better—an example of how to discover…

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In Happenings Tags Motorcycles, Temecula, Crosspoint Church, Nature, God's Creation, Surly Waiters, Grace, God Touches, Christian LIving, Spiritual Formation
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The Gratitude Challenge

Tim Riter July 2, 2018

This fearsome sevensome, a blend of riders from two local churches, putted a week ago from Temecula up the back way to Big Bear. Yeah, we wandered off on some side roads. But once we reached the big evergreens, relaxation grew. Something about the aroma of pine and cedar and the crispness of mountain air, coupled with the beauty of creation, always soothes my soul. We lunched at Mountain Munchies before heading down the front route, until…

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In Happenings Tags Big Bear CA, Split Traffic, Motorcycles, Complaining, Gratitude, Thanking, Crosspoint Church, Christian Living
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God's in Charge of Who's in Charge. Really

Tim Riter August 22, 2016

Maybe it’s time we all amp down our levels of anxiety about our 2016 Presidential race. Yes, the race is important—the American president holds more power and influence than any other individual. He or she will change history, have no doubt. And many of us have strong concerns about one or both of the major candidates. The latest Real Clear Politics summary has both Trump and Clinton at an unheard of 54% unfavorable rating. 75% of Americans dislike the direction of our country. But ...

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In Happenings Tags Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Presidential Election, Unfavorability, God's Will, Steve Redden, Crosspoint Church, Spiritual Formation
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A bit of an unreconstructed Jesus freak. Almost old enough to have known him when he walked this world. About 27 on the inside. Investing his life in university and teen students. Inveterate cross country motorcycle rider. Nature lover. Entranced with the power of written and spoken words. Still learning.

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