"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

And He said to them "GO into ALL the world and preach the gospel to EVERY creature. He who BELIEVES and is BAPTIZED will be SAVED, but he who does not believe will be CONDEMNED. And these signs will follow those who believe-IN MY NAME- they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues, they will take up serpents and not be harmed, and if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them. they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover"

So then, after the Lord had spoken to them HE  WAS RECEIVED up into Heaven and SAT at the RIGHT HAND of GOD. and they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord, WORKING with them, and confirming the Word through accompanying signs. Amen   Mark 16: 15 to 20

WOULD YOU KISS A PIG?????

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

                                                The Bible says" He who has the Son( Jesus) has Life; he who does not have the Son of God( Jesus) does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the Name of the Son( Jesus), that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the Name of the Son of God( Jesus). "1 John 5: 12-13( NKJV)

" 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)

"let there be no sexual immorality,

impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. You can be sure that no immoral, impure or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom Of Heaven. Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all who disobey Him. Don't participate  in the things these people do, For though your hearts were once full of darkness, now you are full of Light from the Lord, and your behavior should show it! Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, instead, rebuke and expose them! It is shameful to even talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. But when the Light shines on them , it is clear how evil these things are. and where your light shines, it will expose their evil deeds. For what is hidden in darkness, will be exposed in the Light."

EPH: 5  3 - 14  NLT

"Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice O Earth! Burst into song ,O mountains!

For the Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion on them in their sorrow!"

will come back, and all who are trying to destroy you will go away.  Isaiah 49 (NLT)

A Thanksgiving Prayer

Oh Lord, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry.

Balien " Kingdom of Heaven"

*****NEW*****

"From the Princess Seat! "

By Hollywood

 July 20th

Prayer-What is it all about?

Each of us possesses a SOUL that distinguishes us from the animal kingdom. That is the "spiritual component" that enables us to connect with God.   In times of great stress or trouble, people automatically turn to prayer for comfort, solace or hope. Even non believers will call out to God for help. The spiritual component is alive and active, even if we don't realize it.

While each of us is wired to connect with God, the closer we are to Him, the better our communication .

If we wander away from God( example- when things are going great!)

we start losing the signal. If we distance our selves from communication with Our Father, the signal weakens, or we lose it all together! If we move too far, we can't receive it at all!

Only by praying on a regular basis( good times or bad) and paying close attention to what He says, can we attain that "spiritual connection" He so desires for us. We are His children, He wants good things for us, we just have to be open to receive it!

We then know the reality of Psalm 145:18"The Lord is near to all that call on Him, to all that call on Him in truth (honesty)

Please find a few minutes each day (esp. in the mornings, )just to say thank you for this day and all the good things You have for me, I am ready to receive them! If there is anything you need in particular that day, this is a good time to ask, and thank Him for it!

 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

WHEW!!!! What a week! I want to thank my webmaster, and good friend Beetle Bailey for his help and patience!

My computer has been screwey all week, failing even the simplest tasks due to computer viruses!

Didn't even know they were in there, didn't even know where they came from( news flash! Anti virus programs and firewalls don't keep them out!)

Learned a lesson I thought I already knew!

#1 Watch out what you let your kids and others download! You too!

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!

Sept. 29

Sorry to be gone so long, but server had a bug!

The thing I want to talk about today is scams. You hear on the news about people ,esp. elderly or young people ,getting taken by a scam. It can be an email, or a phone call or a letter you get in the mail. It looks authentic, from a reputable company, maybe even one you know or heard of. Sometimes scammers even use a logo or a real company to scam you, but they don't work there.( This was just on the news last night!) The main thing about a scam is you always wind up using your money or personal information, like your Social Security number, bank account number, or something like that.

They want you to cash a check, or bank check (cashiers) or maybe even an American Express check or money order. The scam is you put the money in your account and then send someone else some money by electronic transfer or some other way. But, weeks later you find out that what you deposited in your bank is no good, plus then you have to pay fees and penalties.

People have been wiped out financially by scams. So, to be on the safe side, if you receive any of these "get rich quick" schemes, throw them away, or report them to the Attorney  Generals office or police department. If it's an email, SPAMM, SPAMM, DELETE DELETE!

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!

October 19th

"Sunday" or "Fair Weather" Riders

Some bikers think it's okay or enough to take the motorcycle out of the garage for a ride if it's NOT going to rain, or if the temperature is 70- 80 outside but otherwise FORGET IT! It has to be clean and shiny, have lots of chrome and leather, and if it gets dirty, they freak out!

If there is even the slightest chance of rain, or if it's hotter or colder, they won't get out and enjoy the day. ( we call these people "fair weather riders,  biker wannabes or posers" no insult intended!)

Like in the movie, "Wild Hogs" a fantasy!

But real bikers will get out there in the rain and cold to raise money for the kids for Christmas, or just get out to visit friends, or ride to church, and if it rains on us, well, we just get wet!

Faith is like that too. Sometimes we think if we go to church on Sunday, everything is A-Okay! We  go out Saturday night, get drunk, get high, and other stuff, and think going to church makes it all okay. I hear that all the time" Well, I go to church on Sunday" and my answer is " so, what's your point?" Going to church doesn't make us a Christian! Accepting God's forgiveness and salvation, trying to act " Christ -like",  thinking before we act, that will help us so much more than just making a appearance in church! Living or "sleeping" with someone we are not married to is still a sin. Going to church won't erase it, we have to stop doing it, and ask God's forgiveness.

We just take our faith and dust it off once in awhile and put on our " happy church face" and that's going to get us into Heaven. Even though we should go to church( gather together for strength and worship and receive the Word God has for us through the minister)  there are other things we have to do to be Christians( like Christ) .

If we really want to be saved, we have to ask! Being nice, and tithing, and giving to charities and on and on, will Not get us into Heaven!  Neither will getting on committees, volunteering or making a meal for someone in need. These are ALL good things to do, but they have NO meaning if we don't have Faith! Sometimes we get too busy doing good works, we forget or don't have time to connect with Our Father. Even Jesus didn't help everyone, or just took time for Himself and His disciples.

So, open your heart to what God has for you, and pray for guidance everyday, and don't be a  Christian " wannabe".

PS. Motorcycles were made to RIDE!

November 3rd.

I want to address toy runs. Us bikers get together to get money and toys for different charities, and there are many, many toy runs this time of year( you can check them out on websites like www.lets-ride.com, or www.sudsandbutterfly.homestead.com )    

Don't be mad, because there is the possibility that you may be on the receiving end of some of the toys or monies raised by these benefit runs. You may lose your job, and can't afford to buy toys for your children, or they may have a medical condition and you spend all your money on hospital bills and medicine, and therefore may have to apply to one of these charities we support. You never know what the future may hold, and YOU can also participate in these events by donating toys or money for less fortunate children and families. You just can follow the parade, or go to the site where the toys are being dropped off. In the case of the Big Texas Toy Run on Dec. 21st, that would be the Arlington Convention Center. You can get there early and watch the thousands of bikes roll in about 2 pm. Don't worry that you may think all those clubs riding together may have a problem with each other, because that is not tolerated by the event staff, police, or even the clubs themselves. Everyone is on their best behavior that day, because it's not about us, it's about the KIDS!

Nov. 11th Veterans day!

Please take a few minutes to remember our troops, active and retired , and if you see someone who you know has served in the Military , please say" thank you for your service! "

Also, Please visit "lets say thanks" website and send a post card to our troops who will not have a chance to spend the Holidays at home, but can at least have a thank you from home! Keep them and their families in your prayers!

They keep our country truly " The Land of the Free!"

Nov. 24th

Another biker run down! When will it end?????? Joseph Compton was just out with friends having dinner, now he's going to die! Is this fair? Is this right? Does any person have the right to talk on a cell phone, drive drunk, run over someone and just leave?????  Someone's son, daughter, father, mother, friend, has to pay the price for stupidity! Leaving a child without a parent, a wife or husband without the means to make it financially is this world of pay or get out? We need the government to pass legislation giving stiffer penalties and jail time to those who take our God given right to live. Please contact your State Representative  today! Call or email them, they do listen to us, the voters! Support your local motorcycle association who fight for our rights everyday! Pray for our elected officials to do the right thing.

Dec. 1st

Well, the holiday season is upon us! And this is the time of year for more stress!

A lot of people have lost their jobs, or took a pay cut, and just can't spend like they used too. It doesn't help that the big sales have already started!

But what we need to remember, Christmas is for celebrating Jesus coming to earth in human form to save us! It's His birthday, but also ours because for the 1st time we had an opportunity to be Saved from the path of destruction!

So, if you can't buy all that stuff this year, try homemade gifts, or a fruit or cheese basket, or offer to bring something to the Christmas day meal. Make "gift certificates" on your computer for " 1 day of free babysitting" for someone with little children or a "free meal at your house". And don't forget to say "Happy Birthday" to Jesus, maybe even attending a church in your area for a Christmas eve service.

Be kind to one another, sing some carols, and greet each other , let's not do the " Hey , Jerk, that's my parking space" thing, or fight people for the last hottest toy your kids will die without. ( trust me, they'll survive without that $400 game system!)

What ever happened to parents leaving the kids at home and surprising them with gifts on Christmas morning? I see kids shopping with their parents for their own gifts!

What about cologne or socks for Dad, and gloves or stockings for Mom? When did that all go away? Now they are advertising cars for Christmas! ( oh yeah, give me MORE debt!)

Set a budget, shop online( ebay has tons of stuff!) or compare sales!

God bless you and have a safe and Merry Christmas! 

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!

Bikers Prayer

even in Word or Deed.

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

In Jesus Name, Amen

Peace, Hollywood

"Don't give up, remember, Moses was a basket case" Pastor Jim" Doughboy" Brady