Day82 (2800 miles)

God has enabled me to spend this week in two very special households. On Sunday night a very nice man made me dinner and allowed me to stay at his home. Then, on Monday a family of four offered to allow me to stay. I appreciate the faith both these households have shown by allowing a christian brother, they have never met before to share their lives. I've been able to volunteer at a secular school festival and a church festival this week. God has provided an answer of a prayer I had in regards to loneliness. Many people in this small community have shown christian love. The family has donated so many camping supplies, as well as a new used bicycle to my mission. Rumor has it that an anonymous donor has graciously offered to buy me a new bible which will be red lettered and have a concordance in it. I so much appreciate the opportunity this community has afforded me. Today's sign reads " In the last days God will pour out his spirit on everyone." This is Acts 2:17a. Today someone emailed me an article about how, as Americans we are so blessed, and that we should count our blessings. Thank you father for all you do, have a great day, Daniel

Day 79 (2800 miles)

A lot has happened during the last 5 days. I camped at a couple different camp sights. Although in a remote forest in Arkansas God still brought people of faith in my life. Debating if I go directly West or go South to warmer weather then West, I haven't had clear direction. Sunday morning I clearly heard that I should go towards Dallas. Sunday evening I was looking for a church in which I could feel Christian love, and boy did God bless me. Sticking to my rule of not mentioning names, I won't mention the name of the church, I really believe God will bless this church for their faith. I was welcomed and really felt God's spirit during this service. I sure am glad I stoped at this church. I know there are good people in all the denominations. I can't stop imploring believers to individually be Christ here on earth, because if we don't do it, who will? When people at a church show unconditional love it radiates Christ's presence. We have all the commandments, follow all the rules, but if we have not love we really have nothing. Don't rely on anything or anyone for your link to God, its a personal choice to love God and your neighbor as yourself. It goes along with faith without works is dead, Mt. 25 clearly states, " when you do it to the least of these your doing it to me." During this time of fear, Christians have an opportunity to show their light more than ever, when we show love now days, we stick out. We have a great opportunity to let our lights shine. Today's sign reads " In the last days God will pour out his Spirit on everyone" Acts 2: 17a. I Thank everyone that has shared their experience, strength, and hope with me during this journey.

Day 75 (2700 miles)

Greetings from Mt. Ida AR. This is a small town of just under 1000 residents. I just got done fixing a flat tire at the Ranger station. The nice lady who gave me a map said she used to date a guy named Gibbs. The rain finally stopped last night around 10 or so. It was probably around 40 this morning, Everything I owned, clothes, maps, sleeping bag, got soaked. I had a flat tire yesterday and the tire was unfixable. I bought a new back tire, inner tube, and sleeping bag last night. The zipper on my bag was broke, and it was going to cost 3 or 4 dollars to dry it. A new bag cost 10 at Wall Mart. All I have is sandals and my feet are starting to get cold in the morning. I'll be looking for a garage sale for new shoes. Today's sign "Be strong, be courageous, all you that hope in the Lord." Ps. 31:24 The road is not a high volume traffic road, but It does get some traffic, I hope God will use the sign to encourage some. Have a great day, Daniel

Day 73 ( 2650 miles)

Central Arkansas sure is different than eastern Arkansas. There is a lot of big beautiful churches. Saturday night I slept along side a big Church of God in Benton. I was really hungry so I ate at an all you can eat. I got sick. I've had an infection in my mouth for about 5 days. I had a fever and was real tired. When I left Benton I got lost and went around in circles. Sometimes you ride into a community not knowing there is no way out except the way you went in. A man a Baptist church explained how to get back to the main road. Twenty miles down the road a lady yelled at me and said " what does your sign read?" I stopped and we had hamburgs, potato salad and a very nice meal. She was from the Church of Christ, and he was a Seventh day advent. I avoided conflicting with them on the idea of losing your salvation. Some times we really believe the same thing its just how we word it. We all felt God's love and forgiveness, and are grateful for all he is doing in our lives. Last night I spent the night in Hot Springs AR. The National Park Camp ground was 10.00. As I was riding on the way to the camp ground a lady gave me 10.00 out of the window of a moving car to pay for it. Curt and his wife, were both from Hot Springs and encouraged me to visit there. It looks like rain, I left the sign in the tent, its taking a day of rest. Yesterdays sign read " thank you for giving to the lord you will be so glad you gave". Out of the teaching in Matt 25. This ref was on the bottom as well as the cross. I'll probably spend one more night here. Please keep on praying love, Daniel

Day 71 (2600miles)

I've had a hard time finding an open library. Wednesday I went through Memphis TN.. They received some much needed rain. I went over the Mississippi River on the Int 55 bridge. The on ramp didn't say no pedestrians. There was a side walk on the side. It didn't look like it was used very often. Arriving in West Memphis AR. I was greeted to a flat tire right away. I found a motel for only 30 dollars and went in for the night. It stormed real bad, we actually had a tornado warning. The next day I rode against a 35 mile an hour wind. I had 2 flat tires, and I still have a slow leak. Two nights ago a cold front went through, it didn't stop the wind it just has been a colder wind. I finally made it to Little Rock. The "Run for a cure" was going on downtown so the streets were filled with people. A man at a pawn shop directed me to a local library branch where I'm writing to you from now. Today's sign reads " Love God, love your neigber as yourself". This is taken out of Luke 10. My email is daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com if anyone ever wants to say hi. The last few days have been particularly discouraging, I think it was because of the wind. Each day I've had several people honk going by the sign, I had a chance to talk to a few people today. Eastern Arkansas is very rural, and the economy isn't doing very good. Things seem to be better here in Little Rock. What a difference a few miles make, in TN. there was a ton of people and little water, in Ak. theres a ton of water and few people. What a beautiful day it is outside. I hope all of you have a good day. Your friend Daniel

Day 67 ( 2450 miles)

I had a chance to witness to five young people, and a family of about 4 children and a dad. The dad was asked to leave the parking lot of the hardware store in which he was selling raffle tickets. He had been given permission to sell the tickets by a clerk, but a higher level manager told him to move on. He claimed to be selling the tickets for fire fighting equipment. I usually take a persons word, and let God deal with him if hes lying. He shared his struggles with the different laws that are being passed. I passed on my message that we all need to make a personal choice to trust in Christ and his righteousness, not our country's wisdom. I love my country, but as the old testament Prophets seen trouble coming to Israel, so I see trouble coming to us. We claim to be " one nation under God" but we are continuing to push him out of every aspect of our existence. If you read this please thank God for what you have, and ask him to have mercy on us.
As for the trip, my bike chain broke down right as I left Waynesboro. Three young men came to help me, one claimed to know Christ as his savior, I witnessed to all 3 for about 20 or 30 minutes. They actually gave me a donation when I left. The chain broke again a half mile up the road. I could only use about 2 gears all the way to Savanah where I am now. I actually bought a motel room for a night and was able to stay out of the much needed rain that came down last night. I was also able to do much needed repairs inside in a dry controlled enviorment. The bike seems to be riding real good this morning. I watched a little TV, but I quickly noticed all the fear that the TV, is putting out. I can only pray that God will use this fear to draw people to him. I so often see that people are much, much less to trust and help people because of this fear. That's partly why today's sign comes from 1 John 5:12 b "If we love one another, God lives in us,and his love is perfected in us." Then a picture of a tree and small words " check the fruit". Only things done for God will matter at the end. I Hope you all have a great day.

Day 66 (2400)

I'm currently in Waynesboro TN. I've been traveling on route 64. For the most part its had a good shoulder on the side of the road for bikes. The whole state of Tennessee has been bicycle friendly. Saturday night after praying for God's direction as where to find a place to sleep, I was lead to a small baptist church outside of Fayetteville. A man was outside the building cutting the grass, preparing for Sunday worship. We shared some of our mutual concerns for the body of Christ and for America, he invited me to his home and his wife fixed a great dinner, and washed my clothes. They let me shower, and they let me sleep in their guest bed room. Its difficult to show this kind of trust and love in today's world, they have strong faith. This couple shared with me stories of their many ministry trips, and Hope they donated the building for the church. I left after attending Sunday school and church. Their pastor encouraged me to attend a demonstration for a cause in which in feels strongly lead. I thank God for men and women, because their love for God and their neighbors, they feel they must warn them about sin. My ministry is the bicycle sign. I love organizations that not just point a finger, but offer a huge helping hand to lead people to the heart and life changing blood of the Lamb. Many people feel God could not lead me to ride down the road with a bible verse on my back but I do, so I certainly don't ever want to discourage anyone who is lead by the loving heavenly father from serving him. Last night I was able to hear a message about sin lead by a very nice young pastor. The church allowed me to stay in their youth facility. A christian man brought me food and fresh clothing this morning. He shared with me his walk of faith and encouraged me in love. Where ever we are in life, we all face many challenges, I thank God for unconditional love. I don't have to be perfect, just accept his unconditional gift of love. Today's verse "But God commendeth his love towards us, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Rom. 5: 8. I did put the nrsv version of that. Thank you God for all you do. Have a great day everyone. Love Daniel