July 2010
25 posts
July 16, 2010---Chickahominy River to Yorktown, VA...
“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
Deuteronomy 20:4
The final day has finally arrived. Today is the day we will prove to everyone that we ALL completed the long delightful journey across 3,200 miles of beautiful American land. From this day on and forever I will recount the many stories, conversations, and...
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July 15, 2010---Montpelier, VA to Chickahominy...
If we have the true love of God in our hearts, we will show it in our lives. We will no have to go up and down the earth proclaiming it. We will show it in everything we say or do.
-D.L. Moody
Ahhh the next to last day of riding. In all actuality the last full day of riding. A moment of happiness spread across my face as I awoke this morning only about 100 miles out from the bay. I happily...
July 14, 2010---Charlottesville, VA to Montpelier,...
Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking for is going to happen.
-Oswald Chambers
Awaking early we all headed over to the Rotunda on UVA grounds to with an interview and photo shoot with channel 9 news. Tyler did an excellent job, taking in consideration for the time of day, in answering all of the prosed...
July 13, 2010---Lexington, VA to Charlottesville,...
No matter what trials we face, Christ never leaves us.
-Billy Graham
The nights rest was beyond comfortable and refreshing, if only I could have laid there just a little while longer. Only one more major mountain to climb for the whole trip and it is going to be a doozy leading up to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. I stuffed my face full of bacon, eggs, bagels, and cereal for breakfast and then...
July 12, 2010----Blacksburg, VA to Lexington, VA...
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men.
-Colossians 3:23
A lovely rest day was spent in Blacksburg visiting Virginia Tech’s beautiful campus, relaxing in the condo (special thanks to Henry for allowing us to stay for a couple of nights), and understanding the true spirit of a Hoakie. Thanks Dana once again for arranging all of the details,...
July 10, 2010--Rural Retreat, VA to Blacksburg, VA...
If you want to reach your potential, you need to add a strong work ethic to your talent.
-John Maxwell
I sluggishly awoke early to the sound of disassembling tents and the lone voice of Dana in the distance. Today would be a fairly easy day excluding the hills prior to reaching the outskirts of Blacksburg. We were all actually looking forward to seeing some other Fiji brothers at Virginia Tech...
July 9, 2010---Rosedale, VA to Rural Retreat, VA...
Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me.
-John 14:1
After receiving a good night’s rest in a comfortable bed we were prepared for the days miles ahead as we were heading to Rural Retreat in order to meet Dana Hesse, long time Fiji who is the current BCA for VA and who has graciously took some time out of his vacation to help us across the state of VA. I tell...
July 8, 2010---Buckingham, KY to Rosedale, VA (84...
The test of a leader is taking the vision from me to we.
-John Maxwell
Finally after much anticipation we arrive near the heart of the Cumberland Mtns, the newer formed range making up the Appalachians. Awaking to a fog we left Wheelwright with determined spirits after a local announced that you have alot of climbing to do and its “tuff”. Pedal after pedal, we ascended a couple of...
July 7, 2010----Buckhorn, KY to Buckingham, KY (72...
True prayer is measured by weight, not by length. A single groan before God may have more fullness of prayer in it than a fine oration of great length.
-C.H. Spurgeon
Eastern Kentucky + Western Kentucky= No relationship. It is absolutely remarkable how there is such a keen difference between the two sections of Kentucky. Being the first time through this area it really opened my eyes up...
July 6, 2010----Berea, KY to Buckhorn, KY (68...
If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees.
-Vance Havner
I had a wonderful night’s rest on a comfy leather couch within the Lunceford’s main living room and the past night’s conversation with Chaz and Jordan will be one in which I will never forget. It was definitely a blessing and I feel delighted to be around such men of high integrity. The...
July 5, 2010---Springfield, KY to Berea, KY (62...
But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.”
-Acts 5:29
It was a rough night transitioning from my own bed at home to the floor with just a blanket and cold air constantly blowing on your face. I managed the pain however, and awoke fairly early for yet another day of living the dream. We all finally left Alex’s place at around 9ish and rode for...
July 4, 2010---Elizabethtown, KY to Springfield,...
Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
-2 Timothy 2:22
It has been a considerable amount of time since I last updated the blog, but I promise to all those who are reading and have followed me along it will be complete.
Anyways back to the current date….Happy Independence Day! 234 years...
July 2-3, 2010 Rest Days at Home
“Anyone finding his life will lose it, and anyone losing his life because of Me will find it.”
-Matthew 10:39
I awoke late in the morning to the smell of bacon, eggs, and keesh. Mmmm….me and Chaz devoured that down fairly quickly slurping it down with some tiger bengal tea or some type of animalistic beverage like that. After breakfast we headed out to the Best Buy parking...
July 1st 2010---McDaniels, KY to Elizabethtown, KY...
Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to
Home sweet home! After much anticipation and long talk about home it all comes down to this one short easy day. After saying our goodbyes to the 2 riders we met from Ohio (good luck and safe travels) and expressing our many thank yous to David (Boss of Radcliff Electric who generously opened his lake house) we hit...
June 30, 2010---Beech Grove, KY to McDaniels, KY...
God wants to change our lives—-and He will, as we open our hearts to him.
—Billy Graham
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ky/beech-grove-/530126480784064769
Today was definitely a refreshing quick ride as we had the wonderful opportunity of an added rider and one of our most avid fans by the name of Norma Henry. It was quite the experience to say the least. Norma was a...
June 29, 2010---Elizabethtown, IL to Beech Grove,...
The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home, ‘Tis summer, the darkies are gay; The corn-top’s ripe and the meadow’s in the bloom, While the birds make music all the day.
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor, All merry, all happy and bright; By ‘n’ by Hard Times comes a-knocking at the door, Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight.
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June 28, 2010---Murphysboro, IL to Elizabethtown,...
Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statues, and I shall keep it to the end
-Psalm 119:33
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Finally after several days of recovery I’m back on the saddle 100% health and ready to journey even more eastward into Illinois. Today would actually be the only full day in Illinois before crossing the Ohio and entering...
June 27, 2010---Farmington, MO to Murphysboro, IL...
God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him
-Psalm 18:30
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/farmington/319126480638211216
Today was actually one of the toughest times on the road for me physically. The past night and rest day I was constantly in and out of bed battling an intense pain in my stomach. I totaled about 4 hours of...
June 25, 2010---Eminence, MO to Farmington, MO (93...
The integrity of the upright will guide them.
Proverbs 11:3
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/eminence-/956126480591238308
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
Today I awoke once again off the ground to the early morning coolness. It hurt somewhat to sleep on a creek bed consisting of various sedimentary...
June 24, 2010---Hartville, MO to Eminence, MO (80...
If you want to be truly happy, you won’t find it on an endless quest for more stuff. You’ll find it in receiving God’s generosity and in passing that generosity along.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/hartville/792126480545139399
We said our farewells to Mike as we awoke on the front lawn of the Hartville Courthouse packed up our belongings and headed out to...
June 23, 2010---Ash Grove, MO to Hartville, MO (75...
Nothing is really ours until we share it
-C.S. Lewis
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After saying our last goodbyes to Mike and pounding down a couple of doughnuts as well as some clif bars (great energy boost) our company left out of the city park in search to find Hartville, MO. I had a somewhat of a good rest tentless under the park’s roofed...
Rest of Kansas Photo Album →
June 18-22---The Rest of Kansas (Nickerson, KS to...
*****Due to the fact that I am extremely behind on the blogging roughly about 13 days (shame on me) and that I really don’t remember the complete details behind the remaining miles in Kansas I will only highlight the daily major happenings/experiences. I will try to add as many pictures as possible, however it will be compiled into one album labeled, “Rest of Kansas”.
June...
June 2010
28 posts
June 17, 2010---Rush Center, KS to Nickerson, KS...
Therefore, get your minds ready for action, being self-disciplined, and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
-1 Peter 1:13
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After awaking to a comfortable nights rest on the floor, we all packed up out of the hotel and headed back to Rush Center to begin day 24 our epic adventure across this epic country. The first 19 miles...
June 16, 2010---Scott City, KS to Rush Center, KS...
When you make a vow to God, don’t delay fulfilling it, because He does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow.
Ecclesiastes 5:4
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So it would have been nice to stay in the youth center for another day due to the fact the weather was a bit malicious out, but a little rain and wind doesn’t hurt the soul. We all prepared by putting on our rain jackets,...
June 15, 2010---Eads, CO to Scott City, KS (88...
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such town a town and spend a year there and trade and make profit”- yet you do ont know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life?
-James 4:13
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We left the First Assembly of God in Eads fairly early after...
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June 14, 2010---La Junta, CO to Eads, CO (73...
“Therefore I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy , to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.”
-Romans 12:1
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June 9 Photo Album →
June 10-13 Rest Day (Colorado Springs,CO and...
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me...
June 9, 2010---Ft. Garland, Co to La Junta, CO...
For it is God who is at work in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.
-Phillipians 2:13
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The terrain is slowly resembling Kansas, a nice precursor for the upcoming days. After a steady climb...
June 8 Photo Album →
June 8, 2010---South Fork, CO to Fort Garland, CO...
The mountains are calling and I must go. John Muir
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After a luxurious night full of relaxation which consisted of strumming the guitar, watching You’ve Got Mail at least twice (don’t ask me why), and cleaning the leftover dishes I hit the sack preferably early in order...
June 7, 2010 Photo Album →
June 7, 2010---Pagosa Springs, CO to South Fork,...
It’s not the mountains we conquer but ourselves.
-Edward Abbey
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Today, in my own personal opinion, has been the best day yet even though it was our hardest day of the whole summer with a 13 mile 8% climb! I awoke early once again and felt very refreshed after having a...
June 5 Photo Album →
June 5, 2010---Mancos, CO to Pagosa Springs, CO...
Earthly fears are no fears at all. Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective.
-Max Lucado
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http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/co/mancos/202126323475663819
Only 88 miles until our second much needed rest day. After 8 days we are all looking for a relaxing time in Pagosa Springs, but first we...
June 4 Photo Album →
June 4, 2010---Bluff, UT to Mancos, CO (93.06...
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
-Galatians 6:2
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Departing early out of the RV Park, we were all quite happy to leave the flea infested campsite (this is no bluff...
June 3 Photo Album →
June 3, 2010---Kayenta, AZ to Bluff, UT (68.35...
Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.
-Proverbs 16:32
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We departed the First Baptist Church at a later time than normal as we all had a fairly...
June 2, 2010 Photo Album →
June 2, 2010---Tuba City, AZ to Kayenta, AZ (73...
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
-Proverbs 12:25
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So we were all happy to leave Tuba City and move on to some better city where theft is a little less. Nothing got stolen, but we had a close call yesterday as we were ending the day’s leg. Anyway that’s another story…..
Today, after the dedication and prayer we...
June 1, 2010---Flagstaff, AZ to Tuba City, AZ (77...
The sermon of your life in tough times ministers to people more powerfully than the most eloquent speaker.
-Bill Bright
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I awoke to the feast of Continental Breakfast which consisted of granola, fruit, bagels, etc etc which really fueled me for the easy upcoming day. For the most part it was flat and gently rolling for the...
May 31, 2010 Photo Album →
