CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION

The New Year is underway! During this season, we look forward to seeing what the New Year holds. For some, it will be business as usual. Others will use this time to try and make a change in hopes for improvement. As we continue into 2023, I would like to thank Denny Dingler for his years of dedication in writing for “Born to Ride” Magazine. I can only imagine that he has touched myriads of individuals with his stories of encouragement each month. I acknowledge and thank Denny for his acts of service to this motorcycle community. May the Lord Bless you for all your hard work and dedication.

What a privilege it is to enter into the “Born to Ride” community. I am Wayne (Teach) Masiker, Chapter Chaplain with the CMA River Riders #749 in Crystal River Florida. My wife, Valerie (Batts) and I have been riding motorcycles since we were teenagers. We currently have an HD Road Glide and an HD Softail classic. After spending 20 years in the US. ARMY, then a few years in Bible School, I now serve in a local church as the assistant pastor. I am looking forward to our time together.

I am reminded of King Solomon from the Old Testament looking back on the many seasons of his life. In reflection he wrote: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.

We can reflect on the old and look forward to the new. Together we can pray and believe that the plans the Lord has for us this new season is for our good. As the scriptures say: Jer 29:11 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.

A great way to enter this year is to find a CMA member and ask to receive your bike blessing for the year 2023. Allow us to pray together for God’s plan for your life in this new year.

Fellow Soldier in Christ, Wayne (Teach) Masiker wayne.masiker@att.net