"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a Future and a Hope. In those days ,when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.

I will be found by you. " says the Lord. "I will end your captivity (sin) and restore your fortunes.( Salvation) I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and bring you home again to your own land (Heaven) .Jeremiah 29:11-14 NLT

WOULD YOU KISS A PIG?????

Click the following link to read about Situation Ethics:
http://www.verticalthought.org/issues/vt20/situation-ethics.htm

" For it is by GRACE you have been saved, through Faith, and this is not from YOURSELVES, it is a GIFT from GOD-NOT BY WORKS( GOOD DEEDS, LIVING RIGHT) so that no one can boast." EPH: 2  8-9 (NIV)

" I took my troubles to the Lord: I cried out to Him, and He answered my prayer" Psalms 120: 1 ( NLT)

"for, whoever calls on the Name of the  Lord shall be saved" Romans 10 : 13 (NKJV)

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

"May those who love you be secure. May there be                peace                           within your walls, and security within your citadels. " PS 122: 6-7

A Thanksgiving Prayer

Oh Lord, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry.
when I have work, help me to remember the jobless.
when I have a warm home, help me remember the homeless.
when I am without pain, help me remember those who suffer.
And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency, and bestir my Compassion.
Make me concerned enough to help by word or deed, those who cry out.
for what we take for granted.
 -- Samuel F.Pugh

Be without fear in the face of your enemies.
Be brave and upright,  so God may love you.
Always speak the truth, even if it leads to your death.
Safe guard the helpless,
So is your oath!
 -- Balien " Kingdom of Heaven"

Biker jokes! You know you're a biker if?????????

 you ever had to borrow a helmet for a date!

you have more black t shirts than underwear!

taking your wife for a cruise means a putt down the interstate!

your only 3 piece suit is leather jacket, chaps and vest!

you can identify bugs by taste!

 your Christmas list has no words, just part numbers!

every magazine you subscribe to or buy has the word" Biker" in it!

( quoted from Thunder Roads Texas Magazine)                                                                              

*****NEW*****

"From the Princess Seat! "

By Hollywood                                            

 July 25th

Gas prices are high, so lots of people are buying motorcycles, or dusting off the ones in the garage. But, unfortunately, most of the "New" riders or those that haven't ridden in a long time, aren't taking the time to learn how to ride, or brushing up on motorcycle safety skills! This is causing lots of people to get into accidents. Also, people who don't ride (cagers) aren't used to so many more motorcycles on the road, so they are not paying attention, still talking on cell phones, each other, or scolding the kids in the backseat! It's very dangerous out there, so I encourage every new rider to take a motorcycle safety course (you can find one near you by visiting the DMV websites) or just Google "motorcycle safety course" find one in your area and take the time to do it. It may save your life and others! Also,  learn the motorcycle riders signals( you can find them below, scroll down) and use them, whether riding alone or with a group! Please DON'T just rely on your turn signals and hope they will see you! Make sure your bike is in tip top condition, lights working, brakes and tires are good. A few dollars investment is worth it if you can get out and ride safely! If you get a call on your cell, and don't have a bluetooth or some other wireless device, pull over to the side of the road to take the call, or exit. You may be distracted by talking, so if it's not urgent, call them back when you can stop safely! Never ride in shorts or flip flops( I see this all the time!) wear at least jeans and boots or hard bottomed shoes, in case you have to stop quickly or go down (hopefully this will never happen) but at least  your legs won't get burned by the heat from the pipes or engine! You'll also have some protection on your legs and feet. Wearing a helmet is also a good idea, find one that fits well and you are comfortable with. A helmet that is too big for you will cause drag from the wind and give you a headache! Make sure it's at least DOT certified, and not a "cheepo" novelty helmet.

 August 6th

Websites that cater to kids and teens( like "cheat codes for games"," Free" music downloads, "Free wallpaper" ) are especially able to sneak in viruses, because kids aren't aware or savvy in recognizing stuff that shouldn't be there.! Most adults ( like me!) wouldn't know either!)

Well known sites, like pbs kids, or cartoon network should be okay. Just have your children or teens ASK you before they download anything from a website!

#2 Emails from people or places you don't know or didn't contact!

Don't open them! Spam them and delete! They can carry serious viruses, and once in your PC( or laptop) can possibly do damage that can't be fixed! *Side note: if they ask for any personal information, DON'T do it! They try to trick you by scare tactics! Exp. "Your account will be placed on hold or cancelled if you don't confirm today!" BUT, you don't even HAVE an account with them!

It could lead to Identity theft! ( another subject for another day!)

Some examples I've gotten: Someone is trying to contact you! You have an E-Card from someone! Joe  put you on his friends list! Click here!

Someone is searching for you, see who! ( only $9.95!)

( A Bank) NOT YOURS! wants verification of your account or it will be placed on hold! I WANT TO GIVE YOU MONEY!

SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, DELETE, DELETE, DELETE!

IF YOUR BANK (OR OTHER PLACES YOU HAVE ACCOUNTS) WANTS TO SEND YOU SOMETHING IT WILL BE IN YOUR INBOX ON YOUR SECURE BANK SITE! OR EBAY, OR PAY PAL!( Which by the way, will NEVER ask for your personal information in an email!)

 August 20th

I want to address one aspect of ministry today, which affects a lot of people. It's Prison Ministry.

Now you may think that means going to visit someone in prison. And if we are able, we should. But most people don't have the time or money to go visit, or after a while , just stop going. Or you may feel there are prison ministries out there, so why bother? You'd be surprised at how few people there are in these ministries considering how many prisoners there are! They cannot possibly reach everyone!

But  we are supposed to minister to our brothers and sisters in prison. How can we do that??????? Well, it's pretty simple!!!!

MOST people have a relative or friend in prison. A simple easy way to fulfill this obligation , given to us by Jesus Himself,  is WRITING TO SOMEONE IN PRISON! Send them a holiday  card, find out when their birthday is and send them a funny birthday card!!!!!! Send them pictures ( if they are a friend or family member) .

Our job is to " Love our neighbor as we love ourselves", as CHRIST JESUS LOVED US ENOUGH TO DIE FOR OUR SINS! He didn't have to do that! He could have refused everything He went through .He could have DEFIED GOD'S WILL, and then where would we be today? There would be NO HOPE FOR US! That's where we'd be! Condemned to keep Satan company forever! Some people in prison feel that way too! They think no one cares, so why should they? Why should they change , or confess their sins, or ask God to help them?

Any way, , please consider writing to someone today, just ask at your church, or go to a Christian Ministry website ( I have one in my links" Loving Hearts") and contact them for a "Prison Pen Pal" , or if you'd like, I have the address for Blacksmith Ed in "links" ( click on his link!) . You can also participate in "Angel Tree Prison Ministry" which helps the children of prisoners have a nice Christmas. Ask at your church to see if they have such a program, or you can contact the Fellowship Riders at Irving Baptist Church in Irving, Tx. to see how you can help.

God will bless your for your effort!

October 13th

Bikers,4 wheelers and cell phones and texters!

Sorry to say, more bikers are getting run over everyday. NO tickets are issued to the people who run us down, because most times, police officers treat us like 2nd class citizens with no rights, or witnesses lie about whose fault it was. Helmet laws will NOT keep us alive, or stop people from ignoring us or just not caring enough to put away their cell phones while driving. This is an election year, so just maybe, if we contact our state representatives and let them know we want something done about this, some action may be taken. Please, take the time to find out who your rep. is and send them an email asking that this injustice be addressed! More people are getting motorcycles now more than ever because of the economy and trying to make ends meet. But, if we don't take a stand on this issue, no one will. We are responsible for making law enforcement accountable for their actions. We can only do this if we stick together. The days of "This won't happen to me" are over. Please, get out and vote, and consider getting involved in your community. If you get in an accident, please contact an attorney immediately( as soon as you are able) and press charges against the person who ran you down. You can call 1-800-on a bike , and ask to speak to one. Also, please be aware of your surroundings at all times, and ride safe!

     God bless and stay safe!

PS. Motorcycles were made to RIDE!

Jan. 6th, 2009

She was always there for me, calling me to cheer me up when things weren't going too good, letting me vent about stuff that was bugging me, taking me to lunch (she would never let me pay), sending me a card on my birthday when no one else remembered. She never complained about her illness, never told anyone really how sick she was, always doing for others. I went to see her Christmas eve, and didn't know what to say to her. Her sickness had taken everything , her hair, her body, but she still sounded like the Mary I knew. How do you tell someone that it was God's will that she suffer from cancer, the pain, the nausea, not able to eat, and that she would die? I have no answers, I just know that in the end, she made peace with God. I have to do the same.

If you have a dear friend, make sure you tell them you love them, call them often, they may be gone before you know it.

May 18th Beware social networks!

don't be taken in by "Christian"  or "biker friendly" networks, or any other, there have been viruses in face book, and my space too. Sometime your identity can be stolen from what u post. If you want to order something do so from legitimate websites! Sometimes these social networks will have u make donations or order stuff to "support their ministry". Even church websites have "donation button!"

ONLY make donations to proven charitable organizations like "Red Cross" , "Salvation Army" and be sure to thoroughly check them out ( see how much of your donation actually gets to help people!) or is it almost all going for administrative costs!

God wants us to help others, but He don't want us to be suckers, either! He gave us intelligence, let's use it!

Fun Facts about Dragons!

The legendary dragon of medieval Europe, the Wyvern( dragon) is one of the most savage creatures ever imagined: it expelled incredibly foul breathe through fearsome fangs and fire from it's nose. It obliterated whole villages with one sweep of it's spiked tail. and crushed victims in it's scaly coils.

Creature Features!

Name: The word wyvern comes from the Saxon word "wivere" which means "serpent".

Origins: Northern European Folklore

Body Parts: Bat-like wings,serpentine head,spiked backbone,long pointed tail.

Menace from head to toe: Blazing eyes dominate it's horrible scaly head, and it's legs, as large as tree trunks, can kick down whole buildings!

Good Eats: Covered with impenetrable scales, the wyverns belly often looked bloated-a sign that the beast had recently feasted on some unlucky village. Some legends have it that dragons could only be killed by striking it's belly with a magical sword.

Did you know? Some people fed the legend by offering" proof" that it existed! Fake baby wyvern specimens were created by sticking bat wings on dead  lizards.

Did dragons really exist? They are mentioned in the bible. www.gotquestions.org

the idea of flying dragons may have come from the real flying lizard. It lives in Malaysia, but was imported from Europe. Another origin for the dragon myth may have come from the sea. The 30 ft. long oarfish, with a red crest on it's head, may have been spotted by sailors hundreds of years ago and believed to be a dragon.

A world of Dragons: Name a country or a culture, and it is likely to have had a dragon in it's past.

Dragon images have been found in China, Egypt, Ethiopia, on Viking ships from Scandinavia, Aztec temples in Mexico, and cliffs above the Mississippi river in the US.

Like the ancient wyverns, dragons were said to guard treasure, and devour humans who tried to steal it. But other legends say they bring good luck grant magical powers, change the weather or warn of doom .

 There are lots of movies with "good" dragons"  see "Dragonheart" and " Eragon"

New Article!

"See a biker-Save a Biker"

Here are 10 things every driver should know about motorcycles.

#1 the # 1 reason bikers crash is because motorists don't see them!

#2 Bikers can easily disappear in your blind spots.

#3 Bikers may be closer than they appear.

#4 Bikers don't always use their brakes to slow down.

#5 Bikers use all of the lanes to be safe, not reckless.

#6 Motorcycle signals don't automatically turn off.

#7 Don't expect  that a biker can get out of your way.

#8 Bikers have a hard time stopping quickly on wet or snowy roads.

#9 Bikers are people like you.

#10 hitting a biker will be something you will regret for the rest of your life.

* 80 % of motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death.

What can you do??????

Look all ways before proceeding, give motorcycles the right of way, pay attention! Don't just cut over to make your turn or exit.

Don't talk on your cell phone, turn around to yell at the kids, or put on your makeup( shave in the mirror) .

Thanks and l let's all be safe!

Be safe, look all around you and enjoy the ride!

Peace, Hollywood

Universal Signals For Riders

Everyone (esp. cages!) should know what the universal signals are for motorcycle riders in a group. Some groups have their own signals or have modified them to their group but they are mostly standard signals. If you are in your vehicle and a group of motorcycles comes near you, please try NOT to get in the middle of the group! If you have to get over to the right lane to exit, PLEASE make sure you turn on your signal as soon as possible, DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU'RE ALREADY MAKING YOUR TURN TO DO IT! This is very dangerous -- not only for you (you will probably survive the crash) but the people on the bike probably won't! It could also cause a CHAIN REACTION OF CRASHES! Please remember, we are Fathers, Mothers, sisters & brothers. We have jobs, mortgages, raise children and shed tears. We have families to that will be affected (just like yours!). So PLEASE... just be cautious and put away your cell phone, don't yell at your kids in the back seat and just really pay attention!

These are pretty much all the ones you will need to know!   Thanks for reading this & ride safe!

       What to look for when buying a used motorcycle.

 The 1st thing  you should consider is the age of the bike.  If it's older than 5 years old, you may have a problem getting parts, or have to order directly from the dealer. This can be a big expense, you should be ready to pay premium prices for parts.

Look at the bike thoroughly, and ask for maintenance records. If you see bent or scraped crash bars, pegs, or pipes, it may have been laid down, or ridden irresponsibly.   Stripped bolts, can indicate less than quality work or repairs. Look for oil leaks, rust, etc. Consider the overall appearance of the bike, not just the chrome accessories.  Never just accept t he seller telling you "that clicking noise is normal" .

Bikers Prayer

   Dear Lord, I ask You to ride with me today, give me Patience with others who share my road.

   Give them patience as well, and let them hear and see my motorcycle.

   Let them not judge me, and I will not judge them as we are ALL your Children.

   I ask you, Jesus, give me the opportunity to be a blessing to someone today, even in Word or Deed.

   Surround us with Your Mighty Angels, that we make it to our destination and loved ones.

   For those whose time has come, welcome them into Your Hallowed Halls, and comfort their loved ones.

   Forgive me my sins today, and everyday.

   In Jesus Name, Amen                                    

Peace, Hollywood