Extreme Sports Missions

September 2005 - On His Wheel

Flat Tires

I have a flat tire on my mountain bike. In fact, I have had three flat tires this month. I don’t know how they happened. Everything seemed fine when I left the bike in the garage after my ride. However, the next time I went out to ride, the tire was flat. When my husband changed the tire, he found a thorn.

Thorns. We all have them. Thorns are called sin. Sin hurts. Sin pokes a hole in our relationship with God. Sin pokes a hole in our relationships with friends and family. If the thorn is left unattended, soon all the spiritual air leaks out of us. Then, we are deflated. How can we fix the leak? First, if you have never asked Jesus into your heart, I encourage you to do so now. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:13 goes on to tell us, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” If you have already accepted Jesus as your personal Savior but are entangled in any sin, read 1 John 1:9. It says, “If we confess our sins, he [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Better news than that can not be found. Pray, read God’s word, and let Him fill you up.

(Credit for the concept of this devotion goes to Bob Clifford, a Pastor at Canyon View Vineyard Church, Grand Junction, Colorado.)

Branden Wolfe won the Randy Young Award

Congratulations to Branden Wolfe for winning the Randy Young award.  The award was given by the Chain Gang Ride, a 380 mile ride from Houston to Austin.  The history of the Randy Young award is as follows.  The award is named for Randy Young, county judge of Brady.  Several years ago there was a teenager who rode the Chain Gang Ride.  The teen was struggling to complete the ride.  Randy took it upon himself to push the teen to finish the ride.  Randy would put his hand on the teen's back and push him up the hills.  Randy was determined to help this teen finish the ride.  So the award is given to riders who show determination and will to continue moving forward no matter what pain they experience.  We at ESM are so proud of Branden Wolfe for winning this award!  Congratulations Branden!

We are proud of You,

Team X4j

Chain Gang Ride

Congratulations to Branden Wolfe for completing the Chain Gang Ride.  Branden won the youngest rider award!  Extreme Sports Missions received Honorable Mention for excellent service provided to the Chain Gang Ride as a rookie SAG team.  Congratulations to Team X4J and all our volunteers!  The Lord bless you all.