God, a Motorcycle, and the Open Road: A Biker's Devotional

Product description Riding for God's Glory So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Romans 14:23 If you're a biker and a Christian, have you considered that riding, can be an activity that brings glory to God, draws you closer to His creation and provides an opportunity to share your faith with fellow riders? Motorcycle and Jesus enthusiast Tim Riter has some amazing stories and spiritual truths he's collected from riding over 200,000 miles, covering 46 states, and three countries. Discover what happens when a long-haired hippie biker strolls into a redneck bar a new back tire causes a dangerous spill a chance encounter with an angry driver turns into a 20-mile chase These and other engaging devotions will show you how your faith blends into your riding and help you experience that same sense of adventure you get from motorcycling in your walk with God, or in this case, your "ride with God." Review ?If you fancy yourself a rider, Tim Riter has written a fun and thoughtful book that dovetails life lessons he?s learned from the open road with life lessons he?s learned from an open Bible. I encourage you to ride through it to see what you can learn.? -Larry Osborne, pastor and author, North Coast Church, Vista, California ?Tim Riter does a good job encouraging bikers to put wheels to their faith. Or vice versa.? -Andy Cripe, member, Christian Motorcyclists Association ?God, a Motorcycle, and the Open Road invites us to feel the exhilaration of riding through God?s creation with the wind in our hair and bugs in our teeth. But he also offers a new perspective-to view life in terms of the journey God is unfolding, connecting us to the beauty of both the Creator and His creation. The book focuses on life as an act of worship, and each bend in the road reveals yet another surprise of grace to explore. Come on! Get your motor runnin?, climb on, and hold tight as you experience the great adventure God has in store for you!? -Les Enloe, author and screenwriter ?Tim has uniquely combined God's Word with motorcycling in such a fashion that one can understand just what it means to be more like the Father. Hit this book each day before your ride and watch what God does in your life.? -Frank Pomeroy, pastor, First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs (riding an Ultra-Glide and on two wheels almost 40 years) ?Tim?s reflections brought back memories of riding down the back roads of Illinois as I pastored a rural church early in my career, and I could almost feel the wind in my face. The insights he shares from countless experiences during his travels will make you more sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit as you encounter challenges and opportunities to serve others.? -John Derry, PhD, president, Hope International University, Fullerton ?Whether you?re a seasoned biker or a curious wannabe, you?ll be thrilled with the many adventures Tim Riter shares in this book. Tim has a down-to-earth writing style that flows smoothly from his motorcycle experiences to the spiritual lessons he has learned. Thank you, Tim, for not only inviting the reader to share in your adventures, but for also inviting us to join you as you reflect on the presence of God in your life!? -Dan DeWitt, pastor for 33 years and biker for 46 year ?Riter has been there and rode that, but he doesn?t brag about it. Authentic, gut-level stuff.? -Mike Raether, outdoorsman, author of Flyfisher?s Guide to Northwest Montana?s Mountain Lakes ?The author's love of both motorcycles and God are brought together in short lessons and thought-provoking vignettes that are well written and resonate with authenticity. Any rider will find a kindred spirit here who understands the joys and challenges of the road, and who can blend that experience with a cogent Bible lesson.? -Howie Tjiong, ME, Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach About the Author Avid outdoorsman and biker Tim Riter has been a pastor for more than 20 years and has taught at the high-s