Central Iowa Bike Trails

One of the really cool opportunities that Lynn and I have been taking advantage of now that we’re living in the Des Moines area is the plethora of bike trails. 

One of the very first rides we took was a quick trip from Madrid Ia. to the High Trestle trial/bridge. not the longest trip in the world but we really enjoyed getting out on this trail. The view from the bridge were incredible and the distance covered was just about perfect that morning. Here are a couple of stock photos: 

Day time look ...

Night time look ...

That same day we ventured down to the Greenwood - Ashworth Park trail head where we set out to reach the Bill Riley Trail through the Des Moines Water Works Park on to Grey’s Lake Park and back. More stock photos: 

Greenwood - Ashworth Park Trailhead ...

Bill Riley Trail ...

Foot Bridge Connecting WaterWorks Park and Grey’s Lake ...

Grey’s Lake Park ...

More rides to Come!

I Remain, 

Pastor Steve

Transitions ...

                        

One thing we know is that life is constantly changing! Transitions are always happening. 

On October 24, 2021 I resigned my ministry in Oskaloosa and have been on a whirlwind adventure ever since!

We moved from Osky at the end of December and moved in with my daughter and her husband for a total of 4 months. We were able to find a condo on the Southside of Des Moines which seems to fit us well.

We are members at Soteria Church in WDM and are getting involved in the ministry there. We are working in Ankeny (Lynn and I both at the same business). We really enjoy our time together driving to and from our work. 

Some have asked “what does the future look like for us?’ honestly, we’re not sure yet, waiting on the Lord for direction. Not saying no but seeking to discern the will of God!

More to come!

I Remain, 

Pastor Steve

A Gospel Primer for Christians By: Milton Vincent

"Preaching the gospel to myself each day mounts a powerful assault against my pride and serves to establish humility in its place. Nothing suffocates my pride more than daily reminders regarding the glory of my God, the gravity of my sins, and the crucifixion of God's own Son in my place."

Great powerful little book! Highly recommend this as a great resource for devotion and contemplation in your daily walk with God.

Just Back From Vacation! (8/2020)

 Lynn and I were able to get away for a "week" of vacation this past week. 

We left for Decorah, Iowa and stayed at the Pulpit Rock Campground from Sunday night thru Wednesday morning. We had a great time camping with my son, Daniel and his family. We were able to go for an extended bike ride, hiking, trout fishing, canoeing and tubing the Upper Iowa river ... it was a jam packed couple of days! 

On Wednesday we returned home to attend a visitation and funeral on Thursday for a dear lady in our church. 

Following our time back home we set out for Red Haw State Past in the Chairiton, Iowa. It was a good campground and it was just the two of us so we enjoyed some much needed alone time together! We were able to get the kayaks out on the lake for a while on Friday evening and we walked 4.8 mile around the lake on Friday morning ... but overall the weather was so blasted hot that we just worked at staying cool thorough out the day!

Saturday we drove home - unloaded all of our camping gear - showered - packed another bag and headed off to the Hotel Pattee in Perry! On the way we had lunch at Cool Basil in Clive with Susan, Jared and Asa! The hotel was very nice and was a gift from our church family for which we were very thankful for the opportunity to have stayed there. Saturday evening we enjoyed and great meal and a stroll around Perry. 

Sunday we attended church with Pastor Jeriah Shank and the good folks at Slater Baptist Church. Followed by a driving tour of Big Creek, Jester Park and everyone of the recreational areas surrounding Saylorville lake! It was a very hot and humid day so Lynn and I opted for just cruising around in the truck and enjoying the sights!

Before we headed home I dropped in to see my sister and brother-in-law is the Norwalk area! We had a wonderful time of visioning and enjoying some iced tea!

We got home Sunday night around 7:30 or 8 and just got unloaded and ready for bed! We were exhausted!

Here are a few photo's: 

View from Pulpit Rock

THE Pulpit Rock

View from Pulpit Rock

Campfire @ Pulpit Rock

On the Upper Iowa

Our Camp site @ Pulpit Rock

Camp Fire @ Red Haw

Pulpit Rock Camp Site

Breakfast

Hello? Any One Out There?

 Test ... Test ... 1,2,3 ... 1,2,3 ... Testing ... Testing

                

Well, I'm not sure anybody is reading my blog anymore but I'm still here! 

When I've restarted my blog in the past I've never known how long it would remain. To say that I'm not committed wholeheartedly to it is an incredible understatement. So you never know how long I'll endeavor to hang with this restart.

In my personal life so much has changed within the last year, I will try to fill in the gaps as I move forward. 

As for now, I hope to do a bit more blogging ...  I'm thinking that I will do some personal/family stuff but also some theological things and many book reviews!

Until Then ...

I Remain, 

Pastor Steve