We’ve ridden over 2000 miles on this trip and I must say that today was the high point so far. First off, the section of Highway 70 we rode off the Cumberland Plateau between Crossville and Knoxville was absolutely gorgeous. Winding steeply up ....then back down .....then climb some more. When we came across the Mt. Roosevelt scenic overlook sign, we couldn’t resist. It went steeper yet, but oh, was it worth the climb!
Down off the mountain, we rolled into Rockwood to find a young couple sitting outside a convenience store gas station. The woman was actually the clerk sitting outside taking a break talking with her husband. We rolled up to say hello and ended up talking about the trip and the scenery and how anyone could deny there is a God. We asked the husband if we could pray for him and he shared a struggle with a life-controlling issue and his need for freedom. The first prayer led to words of encouragement and a second prayer, a prayer of salvation. As God’s providence would have it another local patron who was a lay minister and short-term missionary, was there to follow-up with this brand new believer.
So how did my day end? We arrived at Messiah Lutheran Church on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. I got cleaned up, picked up by my wife’s folks, drove to Olive Garden, met some more family and had a wonderful time. Thanks Mom and Dad Dunford, you made my day!
Oh, the love that drew salvation’s plan. What a privilege and a joy to ride that others would know this same fullness and joy. Thanks so much for praying, thanks so much for giving.
Pictures. 1) Early morning bike prep. 2) The ride up scenic Avery Trace—Highway 70 west of Rockwood. 3) Mt. Roosevelt overlook… my, oh my.
Down off the mountain, we rolled into Rockwood to find a young couple sitting outside a convenience store gas station. The woman was actually the clerk sitting outside taking a break talking with her husband. We rolled up to say hello and ended up talking about the trip and the scenery and how anyone could deny there is a God. We asked the husband if we could pray for him and he shared a struggle with a life-controlling issue and his need for freedom. The first prayer led to words of encouragement and a second prayer, a prayer of salvation. As God’s providence would have it another local patron who was a lay minister and short-term missionary, was there to follow-up with this brand new believer.
So how did my day end? We arrived at Messiah Lutheran Church on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. I got cleaned up, picked up by my wife’s folks, drove to Olive Garden, met some more family and had a wonderful time. Thanks Mom and Dad Dunford, you made my day!
Oh, the love that drew salvation’s plan. What a privilege and a joy to ride that others would know this same fullness and joy. Thanks so much for praying, thanks so much for giving.
Pictures. 1) Early morning bike prep. 2) The ride up scenic Avery Trace—Highway 70 west of Rockwood. 3) Mt. Roosevelt overlook… my, oh my.
1 comment:
The more you go east, the more I wish I could've just kept riding with you out of Dallas. Those are beautiful photos. I miss the trees.
You're coming down to the final stretch, aren't you? Hope the rest of the journey goes well.
-- Steve
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