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image of Avenue of the Giants from California Through My Lens

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The Glory of Silence

Tim Riter August 19, 2019

I’ve long said, as a semi-joke, that riding greatly increases my prayer life. And it should--a lot of idiots drive cars, bikes trade protection to gain speed and maneuverability, which inherently increase the dangers we face, bad weather can cause problems, and we all make mistakes. So, I pray that God in his mercy would keep me safe. But prayer plays another vital role in my riding…

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In Happenings Tags Prayer, Danger, Solitude, Silence, Listening to God, Christian LIving, Spiritual Formation
Rock Creek, by Bradley Cleveland

Rock Creek, by Bradley Cleveland

Up High

Tim Riter May 26, 2014

Even when loving people, I need relief from them. Even when loving the comforts of civilization, like warm showers and soft beds, I need the relief of more primitive living. Even when loving the ease of modern life, I need the relief of challenge. Of going up high. Of going beyond beaten paths.

 Two points. At least, that’s the plan right now

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In Happenings Tags Rock Creek, Solitude, Spiritual Inertia, Status Quo, Press on, 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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