This is a picture of true friendship.
Before leaving Georgia last month, I was able to catch some Friday rides with my brother Mitch Moyer. We have been ministry, cycling, and life buddies for years. He is a monster rider, and the only way we can ride together is on his “cool down” day.
We headed out from my house for the last time, riding my favorite route. It winds down picturesque country roads, past horse farms, then climbs through the hills, and rolls into Cartersville past the Etowah Mounds.
As we began to climb half-way up Lead Mountain Road, I experienced something that has only happened 3 times in my 4,700 miles of riding - I had a flat tire. I did have an emergency pack, but had no practice changing tires.
So this is a picture of true friendship. Mitch pulled up, and set to work. We tried my spare inner tube, but it was bad, and we wasted one C02 cartridge. Mitch had to give up his spare, and we took turns handpumping the tire to a mildly-inflated 90PSI. We continued into downtown Cartersville, drank a coffee at Jittery Joes, and completed the 30 mile ride back to my house. A beautiful day.
And that’s the picture for what God has done in my life in Georgia. He has taught me to “ride life together” with friends. I have learned how to practice the “one anothers” of the New Testament. People like Mitch have been there to support me, and I have tried to do the same for them.
Last night I taught for the first time at my new church. I taught on doing life together. Before I walked out on stage, Mitch was texting me, letting me know he was praying for me. And he texted other things I can’t repeat.
I am thankful for the “Mitchs” in my life.
Do you have someone who is “riding life together” with you?
2 Comments
May 31, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Yes. The Peppers’ yet still like the Wilmingtons - and miss you deeply. I hope you are well and are enjoying your family there.
June 27, 2008 at 9:04 am
I pray blessing on your ministry in Virginia! In regards to Mitch we are very excited to have him at Oak Leaf. He definately keeps everyone laughing and we have now become accustomed to his “interesting” text messaging habits.
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