Just when I thought I could not get paid to have more fun, I had MORE fun...lol. As many of you know, I have a special place in my heart for Live Ride Church. Several years ago I got hooked up with Lisa and Ned, who asked me to please come and take some photos. I was welcomed, by all with open arms, open hearts...and alota chrome. I can not get enough. I wish The Blessing of the Bikers happened twice a year! Rest assured, that if you are looking for a church home, this is a great little place to make peace with God, and yourself, too. Bikers come from all over, and yes, many patches are displayed, but this is Holy Ground, and there is a respect for God, and fellow biker, and all are humbled by the magnificence of the Lord. Music, food, kids, bikes. It was all there. This is a blessing of the Bikers. A calling to devine. As you look at these photos, I would like to thank Pastor Rick, for the opportunity to capture the memories, for the comraderie, and for the Blessing that he is to all of us. It takes a special person to Pastor a church, and a very special soul to reach out to those among us, who feel tired, lost, broken, and offer them hope..the only HOPE there is..thank you for a wonderful inspired day. May God continue to bless you all and keep you safe.

Live Ride, a Bible based Christian Church providing ministry to all, graciously hosted this event. Their blessings were given to biker, and non biker alike.

Pinpointing their relationship with God, as the driving force of this oganization, this ~brotherhood-embracing bikerhood~is graced by deep seeded spirituality, hard won--they welcomed one and all. The rule of the day was Bible in a Baggie...Everyone received a Bible in a Baggie, and Bibles were given as both young and old, saved, and not-so-saved received their blessing. All things wheeled were blessed, from garden tractor to soft tail, even bikes that you pedal were present to be graced, found themselves in the comfort received by these blessings.

The eats were excellent, great bbq, hot dogs, burgers, the works, the rocking Christian band---all of us, including myself were humbled by the events of the day. I was thankful for the oppoturnity to do what I love- camera-in-hand, capture the spirit of this day.

I loved this.. Sundowners, Angels, and many more colors partook of the blessing and festivities, as you scroll through these photos, you will see diversity in patches ..but what will strike you is the harmony shown on these faces...What a great day! The weather was perfect, the company even better. I am hopeful that you will enjoy browsing this album. Am grateful for this opportunity, and plan to assist my friends, at Live Ride, recording their future events.

A special ride, hosted by the Black Robes, honoring the Wounded Warriors will be held July 16, 2011..please make plans to attend!

love,
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