Well, I am very late, but I'm here. I'll post up my two pics and give everyone a run down of what happened. We met up for lunch on the 7th @ the Buckeye tavern. I arrived early, about 12:35pm for a 1 o'clock lunch, and met up with kpilot. We chatted for a few minutes and soon folk started driving in. Both he and I were kind of surprised, because the weather was beautiful. Most folk had their bikes put away or in pieces, so they couldn't ride here. Others brought their spouses that don't ride or they came from work or other obligations. Either way, they came, over 15 folk came to our first winter lunch. We caught up with each other, some not being seen or heard from in months. I soon urged folk in to have lunch or we'd still be out there talking! The food and service were good and in no time two and half hours had passed. We had fun talking about family, the holidays, past rides, and the ones yet to come. Once we paid and returned to the parking lot, kpilot and I were going to go on a small jaunt over to Center Valley where we would part ways. We got started, but had to split up no more than 5 minutes into the ride. I looked down and saw that it was almost 3:30PM and I told my wife I would be home by 4pm, DOH! So, I bid kpilot farewell and raced home with 5 minutes to spare. It was great to see everyone again and I am looking forward to next month already. The pictures are below:
Scripture Readings for January 2012
I didn't read any Scripture at lunch, so I will share something I've read recently. This Scripture sharply contrasts the life of one who follows God and obeys Him and one who does not. It isn't one of condemnation or accusation, but simply lists the benefits of obedience to God and the hardships one endures without Him. May God add to the reading of His word:Psalm 32 A psalm of David.
1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.
4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude
6 Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD.
11 So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
I'll see you all next month at the Whip Tavern,
