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Whiting - Old Camp - Luge The devotional was about: Tree of Life Proverbs 13:12 says that “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” While that principle holds true for all varieties of hopes and desires, the ultimate hope of the Christian life is bound up in the arrival of Christ and his kingdom (Titus 2:13). That is one reason the “tree of life” finds a prominent place in the descriptions of our eternal home in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 2:7; 22:2, 14, 19). So then, if our supreme hopes and desires are in the right place we should expect that a healthy Christian life would always carry some palpable level of “heart sickness,” as we ache for the consummation of God’s eschatological plan. Paul often revealed his godly and mature “unsettled spirit” that “groaned” and “longed” to see us all “put on our heavenly dwelling” (2 Corinthians 5:2). He knew that “to be with Christ” was “far better” than any pleasurable experience this world could possibly afford (Philippians 1:23). Therefore, if you sense you are growing in Christ, but can’t shake that blue sense of dissatisfaction about your present experience and the state of the world, rest assured your spiritual growth is right on track. That ache is a sign of your increasing maturity. Make sure it is tempered with a joyful anticipation, and don’t allow it to degenerate into bitterness. Be reminded each day that with the imminent arrival of our King, the definitive “tree of life” will be here before you know it. taken in Whiting Ranch 4 Corners by @linkedcycling
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Laguna Coast Wilderness MTB The devotional was about: The God Who Is God, by definition, is “Almighty.” In our desire to “humanize” God and relate to the softer and gentler side of Deity we often lose sight of the fact that the God who actually exists is a God who possesses all authority, all power, and all dominion. He is a Being who is unchallenged in his rank, sovereignty, and supremacy. He speaks things into existence, and at will chooses things to come to an end. There are times in life when we sense the profundity of this core truth with fresh insight—usually in some circumstance when we’ve reached the end of our own strength. Hannah, for instance, facing her own inability and experiencing God’s sovereign power over her reproductive life exhorts her generation: “Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth… The Lord kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts” (1 Samuel 2:3, 6-7). Don’t wait for some crisis or trial to sharpen your focus on the God who is. As the psalmist wrote, “Let the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm… Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you” (Psalm 33:8-9, Psalm 20-22). taken in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park by @linkedcycling
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October MTB Fellowship Ride The devotional was about: Love Like Jesus Having spent years walking through Israel with Jesus, having listened to him teach, and having seen him heal the sick and even raise the dead, the Apostle John distilled Christ’s love into this intriguing statement: “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us” (1 John 3:16a). Without reference to any warm feelings or emotions, John elevates the painful sacrifice of Christ’s execution as his defining act of love. While the connection of biblical love with Christ’s tortuous death may sound familiar to experienced churchgoers, I would argue the paradox is often missed in the minds of modern Christians. Maybe we can more readily see it when we read the rest of John’s sentence: “…and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers” (1 John 3:16b). As we imagine the biblical call to love our fellow Christians, I suspect we envision the joy and camaraderie of spiritual brothers and sisters happily encouraging each other over a meal or after a prayer meeting. I don’t think we visualize the pain of death. Yet, our call to “love” each other is a call to sacrifice our comfort, our freedoms, or our advantages for the good and benefit of others. This “dying” to ourselves and our own agendas comes incrementally when we love in the manner of Christ. But don’t miss the fact that those painful sacrifices are the essence of Christlike love. So don’t hold back today. Go the extra mile, stay the extra hour, or spend the extra dollar for the edification of a brother or sister in Christ. taken in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park by @linkedcycling
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@good_dirt_ride 25 Mile Course Pre-Ride The devotional was about: Life’s Detours We all experience life’s detours—those unexpected twists and turns which disappoint and frustrate us because they’ve disrupted our well-laid plans. When the next one comes our way, let’s be careful how we respond. If the disappointment turns into anger and bitterness, then we know we’ve clearly lost sight of one of the central tenets of biblical Christianity—namely, that God is sovereign. Of course this is not some kind of fatalism that gives us license to rejoice in our failures or the sins that others commit against us. God’s sovereignty doesn’t preclude the fact that sin is sin and worthy of our regret and repentance. But it should keep us from wallowing in our hurt and becoming disgruntled when circumstances beyond our control take us down an unforeseen path that lands us in a place we didn’t want to go. In part because none of it was “unforeseen” to the God who loves us, and more importantly, because the “twists and turns”, we are told, are all a part of his wise plan to accomplish with our lives something better than our well-laid plans ever could (Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28; Psalm 119:71; Proverbs 19:21; Acts 2:23-24; etc.). So let’s trust in our sovereign God and get over our disappointment quickly. He is working out a plan that will glorify himself, and will be good for us in the long run. by @linkedcycling
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🚵‍♂️ TOMORROW! GOOD DIRT RIDE 25-MILE PRE-RIDE! Get your bikes ready! We're rolling out tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 26, for a preview of the Good Dirt Ride 25-mile route, hosted by Mission Ready Brewing in Rancho Santa Margarita! Already registered for the October 24 Good Dirt Ride? Come get familiar with the route! Still thinking about joining us? This is a great opportunity to experience the trails, meet fellow riders, and enjoy a morning with the Orange County mountain biking community. 📅 TOMORROW! Saturday, September 26, 2026 📍 Mission Ready Brewing 29851 Aventura, Suite D Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 ⏰ Meet at 8:00 AM 🚴 Roll Time: 8:30 AM 📏 Distance: 25 Miles 🍺 A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO MISSION READY BREWING! A big thank you to Mission Ready Brewing for hosting our 25-mile pre-ride and supporting the Good Dirt Ride community! Veteran-owned and operated, Mission Ready Brewing honors our military and first responders while creating a welcoming gathering place right here in Rancho Santa Margarita, where neighbors become regulars. Their motto says it all: "Ill-prepared, under-equipped, always hydrated." And they've got something special planned for our riders! 🍺 $6 beers for all riders! 🍻 Oktoberfest beer specials throughout the day! ⏰ Doors open at 11:30 AM! After the ride, come back, grab a cold one, and support a local business that's supporting our mountain biking community! MISSION READY BREWING 📍 29851 Aventura, Suite D Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 📞 949-264-6821 Business Hours: Monday – Sunday 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM 🚵 THE GOOD DIRT RIDE RETURNS OCTOBER 24! The 2026 Good Dirt Ride brings riders together to support OCMTBA and Team Africa Rising, making an impact on local trails and creating cycling opportunities across Africa. Choose your adventure: 10, 15, 25, or 50 miles! Register at GoodDirtRide.com See you tomorrow morning! Let's ride, celebrate our community, and get ready to Pedal for a Purpose! #GoodDirtRide #MissionReadyBrewing #OCMTBA #MountainBiking #PedalForAPurpose by @linkedcycling
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The devotional was about: Bible Truth As C. S. Lewis said about Jesus’ claims (i.e. he is either a lunatic, a liar or Lord), something similar could be said about the choices we face when we consider the book in which those claims are recorded. Either the Bible is a collection of error-laced letters penned by delusional authors who thought they saw and heard things that never really happened, adding interpretations of would-be events which they believed, but which had no correspondence with reality. Or the book is a shrewdly crafted hoax intended to mislead people to believe in things that the authors knew were not accurate or true. Or the Bible is a record of God’s revelation, penned by the means of honest men of sound mind who did not, and would not, embellish or distort the revelation they were conveying. The latter is precisely the claim that is repeatedly embedded throughout the record. Peter summarized, “no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation, for prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2Pet.1:20-21). If they thought God was speaking through them but he in fact was not, instead they were delusional, then we would all be wise to throw away our Bibles and run the other way! Likewise, if the authors were trying to pull one over on us, we should be discerning enough to reject this band of liars and never again expose ourselves or our families to this kind of fraud. But if God was using them to expose his revealed truth, then we ought to be careful to read, study, memorize and meditate on their words ¬for in reality then, they are the words of God (1Th.2:13). taken in Santiago Oaks Regional Park by @linkedcycling
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Compass Bible Church Men’s Breakfast + Linked Cycling Fellowship MTB Ride Pastor Kellen Allen spoke about the life of Nehemiah: 5 Marks of Godly Leadership 1. Pray First (Nehemiah 1:1-11a) A. Pray confessing your sins B. Pray God’s promises back to him C. Pray for God to change hearts D. Pray patiently and wait for God’s perfect timing 2. Trust Completely (Nehemiah 1:11b-2:9) A. Trust that God is working in unimaginable ways B. Trust that God’s plan will not fail C. Trust that all creation is subject to God 3. Plan Wisely (Nehemiah 2:6-9, 11-16) A. Need to keep the goal in mind B. Think through every angle C. Communicate patiently and with discernment D. Plan wisely and adjust strategically 4. Expect Opposition (Nehemiah 2:10) 5. Work Hard (Nehemiah 2:17-18) A. More opportunities to be used by God B. Good reputation for people to follow you C. Opens doors for evangelism taken in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park by @linkedcycling
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Laguna Coast Wilderness MTB The devotional was about: Christ’s Return The Bible warns that many will ridicule us for our confidence in the second coming of Christ. “Where is he?” they will scoff, “It seems to be taking him a long time” (cf. 2 Peter 3:3-4). While we may respond defensively, inwardly a lot of Christians share their sentiment – especially when we revisit Christ’s repeated promise: “I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:7, 12, 20). Before we are tempted by the mockers’ skepticism, we ought to be careful to rightly understand the biblical promise. Peter offers two helpful explanations. First, he tells us that “soon” is obviously a relative term. God’s view of time is not our own (2 Peter 3:8). Ever since his ascension, Christ’s return is “soon to be accomplished” as the next big event on God’s agenda. Next, Peter reminds us that all that is preventing this world-changing event is the effortless command of God. With a single syllable, everything will change. This concept of “suddenness” is included in the sense of the ancient Greek word translated “soon”, and is the reason it is rendered “quickly” in some translations. To quote a Hebrew text concerning the end, God has said, “In its time I will hasten it” (Isaiah 60:22). As James taught, the “nearness” of his return is as simple as the swinging open of a door (James 5:9). And Paul adds that the end will come “suddenly”, like “labor pains upon a pregnant woman” (1 Thessalonians 5:3). So remember, if your anticipation of Christ’s arrival feels like the never-ending “pregnancy”, know that the end will come swiftly and suddenly, and then, at last, we will see Christ face to face. taken in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park by @linkedcycling
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⏰ REGISTER NOW AT CURRENT PRICING Current Good Dirt Ride registration pricing remains in effect through September 27. After midnight on September 27, registration increases $15 across EVERY route. If you already know you’re riding, now is the time to lock it in. 🚵 10 Mile 🚵 15 Mile 🚵 25 Mile 🚵 50 Mile Signature Ride The 2026 Good Dirt Ride returns Saturday, October 24 in Rancho Santa Margarita for its 19th anniversary. Whether you’re looking for a shorter ride, ready to push yourself farther, or want to take on the signature challenge, there’s a route waiting for you. But Good Dirt Ride is about more than the miles. It’s a community fundraiser bringing together riders, volunteers, local businesses and cycling organizations to make an impact here in Orange County and beyond. ❤️ Proceeds help support OCMTBA and Team Africa Rising. The event is organized through the partnership of: 🚵 OCMTBA 🚵 LinkedCycling 🚵 ThinkMTB And when the riding ends, the celebration begins: 🎟️ Huge raffle with bikes, gear, getaways and more 🍔 Food trucks 🍺 Beer garden 🎶 Live music 🤝 Mountain bike community 🚵 Post-ride celebration 📅 October 24, 2026 📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE. RIDE SOME GOOD DIRT. MAKE AN IMPACT. 👉 Register at GoodDirtRide.com #GoodDirtRide2026 #PedalForAPurpose #SoCalMountainBiking #OrangeCountyCycling #MTBCommunity taken in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park by @linkedcycling
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Las Ramblas Singletracks MTB The devotional was about: Giver of All Good The Bible tells us that “every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father” (James 1:17). God is certainly benevolent and generous to us. He gives a variety of good things, from the gift of life in a newborn baby, to the satisfying experience of a good meal after a long day’s work. No matter how profound or how seemingly mundane, the good we experience comes from the mind and intentionality of a good God. One of the reasons the connection between the good gifts and the generous Giver is so critically important to keep in mind is because, like spoiled and presumptuous children, we can easily become ingrates. Thanksgiving is not an extracurricular activity reserved for the deeply pious or the overly thoughtful. Being purposefully thankful is at the heart of true Christianity. To celebrate the redemption of Christ, or to be grateful for a good night’s sleep is a reflection of our awareness that God is God, and that we are utterly dependent on his kindness. So today, be cognizant of the blessings that God is dispensing in your life, and take the time to express your sincere gratitude to the Giver of all good things. taken in Patriot Hill by @linkedcycling
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**THE GOOD DIRT RIDE IS BACK FOR ITS 19TH ANNIVERSARY! 🚵** Whether you’re looking for a shorter ride, ready to push yourself a little farther, or want to take on the full challenge, there’s a route waiting for you at the **2026 Good Dirt Ride**. Choose your distance: 🚵 **10 Mile** 🚵 **15 Mile** 🚵 **25 Mile** 🚵 **50 Mile Signature Ride** Each route offers a different way to experience the trails, terrain and mountain bike community of Orange County. Expect a day filled with dirt, climbs, descents, creek crossings, great people and plenty of reasons to keep pedaling. But the Good Dirt Ride is about more than the miles. It’s a **community fundraiser** that brings together riders, volunteers, local businesses and cycling organizations to support a bigger purpose. The event is made possible through the partnership of **OCMTBA, LinkedCycling and ThinkMTB**, with proceeds helping support the work of **Team Africa Rising and OCMTBA**. And when the riding ends, the celebration begins. 🎟️ Huge raffle with bikes, gear, getaways and more 🍔 Food trucks 🍺 Beer garden 🎶 Live music 🤝 Mountain bike community 🚵 Post-ride celebration No matter which distance you choose, everyone comes back together at the finish. 📅 **October 24, 2026** 📍 **Rancho Santa Margarita, California** **Pedal for a purpose. Ride some good dirt. Make a great impact.** Register at **GoodDirtRide.com** #GoodDirtRide2026 #PedalForAPurpose #SoCalMountainBiking #OrangeCountyCycling #MTBCommunity taken in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park by @linkedcycling
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Whiting - Luge MTB The devotional was about: Bearing Real Fruit Jesus said, “You will recognize them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16). That kind of straightforward evaluation should not only be applied to “them,” but also to us. In the upper room, not long before his crucifixion, Jesus told his twelve apostles, “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples” (John 15:8). At that time, you’ll remember, one of the Twelve was secretly conspiring to betray Christ, cashing in his association with the Messiah for thirty pieces of silver. Judas wasn’t intent on bearing “much fruit,” instead he was busy keeping up appearances while working out his own selfish agenda. All too often people who associate with the church are adamant about publicly “professing to know God,” while privately “denying him by their deeds” (Titus 1:16). Of course, no Christian has achieved sinlessness (1 John 1:8; James 3:2; Ecclesiastes 7:20), but we need to be honest with ourselves—fairly comparing our claims to follow Christ with an actual pattern of following him (2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 John 3:2-10). Genuine Christianity transforms lives (2 Corinthians 5:17). The indwelling Holy Spirit always conditions real disciples to repudiate hypocrisy, driving them to pursue the kind of bona fide fruit-bearing that demonstrates the reality of their faith. taken in The Luge by @linkedcycling
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