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WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 14 Issue 1 | 23 there and you saw plenty of them walking around with their cuts on. Although the 1% Motorcycle Clubs may have a reputa on, I found that if you were nice and respec ul to them, they would reciprocate. I was told before we got there that no one would be wearing their cuts, however, I decided to wear my Black Sheep cut because I no ced there were other ministries there, and they were wearing their cuts. As you walked up and down the streets lined with motorcycles as far as the eye can see, the people walking on the streets were actually very courteous to one another. Respect from everyone seem to be present everywhere we went. It is definitely a sight to see as you roam around town, there were bikes everywhere. Although I was told that you could not find a parking spot in town, that was not true. If you rode up and down the strip, there was always someone that was pulling out which would leave a spot to park. Yes, you definitely wouldn't be parking next to whoever you came with because it was pre y packed, but there is definitely room for a bike here or there. I believe it was reported that there were approximately 500,000 bikers that showed up for the event. I spent a couple days hanging out with the Hellfighters. Hellfighters is a Chris an Motorcycle Ministry that target other motorcycle riders. Almost daily, the HellFighters would drag three large crosses down the main strip and occasionally stop and push up the crosses. One of the guys would give a short one-to-two-minute evangelical message and then they would move onto the next area. It was a pre y powerful sight to witness, and it definitely drew a crowd. On day four, the Hellfighters purchased gas on three pumps and gave out free gas to hundreds of motorcyclists. As they would pump gas for people, they would share about the ministry and then pray over them before they le . It was amazing site to watch for two hours straight as they pumped gas and prayed over everyone. Although the town was pre y tame on the streets, there was definitely some bars that were filled with dancing women and more provoca ve and wonton lifestyle. Obviously, I chose not to partake in entering some of those establishments. As I walked through the town during some of the days and every evening, it definitely reminded me of life in general. We definitely have the power to choose where we go, who we talk to, and have the ability to stay away from tempta on. We have the choice to stay on the path and enjoy the good things in life. We can look for opportuni es to minister to people and enjoy the good things in life that God has put before us to enjoy. We also have the opportunity to walk into places that might cause us to stumble. It is our choice, and we can choose to not step into sin. There were plenty of shops to go into that had knives, jewelry, and other super cool items. Although it was easy to get distracted with the cool things on the strip, I constantly had to remind myself to look for people in need, people hur ng, and people that might need prayer. It is amazing how many needs you will see if you are spiritually tuned to looking for them. With regards to the guys that I went with, I definitely took some me to get to know them and have them share about their life. Although I didn't present hard. I think the most important thing when riding with non-Chris ans, is just being present and le ng them see the Christ inside of you. The Holy Spirit will do His work and His me. I know many people think that we have to be ac vely preaching the gospel to people. I think the most important part in ministering to others is living your life in such a way that you cause other people to ask, "Why are you so different?" How do you have so much peace and joy in your life when things don't always go well?" I believe there's much power when Chris ans are the living example of the gospel. Overall, we had an amazing trip, and I am looking forward to the 83rd Sturgis rally in 2023. WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 14 Issue 1 | 23