Daily Devotional

The members of the Rogue Raven Bikers Association recently used their time and hobbies to bless lives. Instead of enjoying a long ride on a beautiful autumn day, they took their bikes to a local nursing home where they brought smiles, laughter, and joy to the residents. The residents of Berkeley House Care Home did not exactly know what to expect when the leather wearing bikers arrived. Soon, new friendships were made, and a day of fun was had by all.

First, the bikers took time showing off their motorcycles. They were proud to do so. The residents were able to sit on the giant machines and took several photos. Many of the residents took time telling stories of how they road motorcycles in their youth. The members of Rogue Raven Bikers offered a listening ear. They enjoyed the memories being shared.

The day did not end there…

Dr. Carl Allamby spends his days helping to heal sick people at Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital. He serves others with great joy. He is an attending physician. Becoming a doctor was a dream of Carl’s since he was a child. That is when he first watched Denzel Washington play Dr. Philip Chandler on the T.V. show, St. Elsewhere.

The dream to become a doctor would take several years to be realized. Dr. Allamby was raised on the east side of Cleveland. He was one of five children who grew up in poverty. His parents worked hard to support their family, but they had limited success. When Carl graduated from high school, he looked for work. He knew he needed to support himself. He took a job at an auto parts store. Carl was a quick study and soon began learning how to work on cars. Carl became a mechanic. Carl would eventually become a master mechanic and open his own shop.

Carl Allamby ran his shop for many years. He then decided that he wanted to improve himself…

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30

It is a familiar scene at my house. Just as you walk in the front door, you will see bags of all kinds piled high. You must watch where you step as you enter. There are backpacks filled with school supplies, bags for dance and pompon, bags for softball. Several other academic and extracurricular activities bags make it no further than the entryway of our home. We often work to keep the bags cleaned up and put away, but they always return…

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The global pandemic changed many routines. Many people retired from their jobs and began a life at home. Gilbert Walker had already retired form his career as a coach and business teacher in California. The global pandemic changed his daily routine, as well. During the shutdown, Gilbert Walker, now 81 years old, and his wife Virginia, began to frequent the local Dunkin Donuts. Like many people, Gilbert and Virginia enjoyed their fresh coffee and donuts. Gilbert especially enjoyed seeing and talking with the workers. They provided him much needed human interaction.

“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” – -1 Timothy 6:18-19

We often struggle with the question, “Am I really able to make a difference?” It is a good question to ask ourselves. The answer to this question is, of course, “Yes!” Each of us can make a positive difference in the lives of the people around us and around the world.”