I was truly beginning to enjoy the ride back when I noticed them; about ten or so homeless men scattered over a mile on the other side of the canal with tents and plastic tarps draped over a metal fence. On my left, amazing purple skies; on my right, homeless men settling in for the night against a backdrop of industrial buildings and dumpsters behind retail stores.
Posted on December 30th, 2006 by Dale Sackrider, II
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My brother Jeremy was in town for Christmas and we were able to spend time with his family for presents and dinner - but yesterday I got the extra privilege of going golfing with Jeremy and Dad. After 18 holes (Par for the course is somewhere around 72 - I golfed an 85… ON [...]
Posted on December 29th, 2006 by Dale Sackrider, II
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For the next five minutes, the driver and I went back and forth about what happened, whether or not I was ok, and whether or not the bike was ok. I had this guys undivided attention - he was shaken and looked terrified by the whole experience. I had a real opportunity here. Did I take that moment to show the Love of Christ to this upset motorist? Did I use that wide open door to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ? I shouted “I had my light on!”
Posted on December 27th, 2006 by Dale Sackrider, II
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