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Thursday, June 30-July 6, 2022 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 A few weeks ago, I got to spend a morning deep-sea fi shing. I've only fi shed the ocean a few times and each time has either been in the coastal waters or within a few miles from the shore. This time was one of those times I was about three miles from the beach. My captain's guide service was one of the oldest there. And even though we didn't catch a lot, I trusted him and was very comfortable with his efforts to locate fi sh. As all guides, he constantly watched his screen to determine our chances. What I noticed was no matter how hard the waves came and how tossed the boat was, he kept his eyes on the thing that was consistent, stable, and dependable. Years ago, I left a position at a church to start a ministry to hunters and fi shermen. During the process of leaving, I began to learn about faith. I noticed that God called men and women to do things that seemed unlikely, improbable, or impossible by the world's standard. The examples are many. He wanted them to do His will, His way, so people would know God was at work. God's way might be diffi cult or even illogical, but if his person would keep focusing on God and not the circumstances, he would live in peace and confi dence. We have a perfect example when Peter asked Jesus if he could step out of the boat and walk on the water. Jesus said yes, and Peter walked until he began to look at the waves. He then began to sink. Jesus never scolded his attempt, only his faith. "Why did you doubt?" Jesus asked. Jesus already knew. It was Peter who needed to assess the reason. I remember in my own journey, a sinking episode. I had become discouraged about God's seeming lack of provision. In so many words, God ask me the same question He asked Peter. "Gary, why are you doubting?" He knew. It was me who needed to realize I had taken my eyes off the One who was dependable, stable, and consistent. And the one who had called me out of the boat. Sometimes the waves in our life are by our asking. Sometimes, they are forced upon us. Regardless, they are always under the control of our Captain. Our world, today, is troubled. Many are struggling with uncertainty, doubt, discouragement, and fear. Let me humbly and gently remind you, while these waves might be bigger than the boat you're in, they are under the feet of the One who promised you His care and presence. What you see as something meant to crush you, He sees as something meant for you to walk on. And once you take one step on the water, you'll never be satisfi ed back in the boat again. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Gary has written the Outdoor Truths article for 20 years. He has also written four books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. 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The Strider Bikes were delivered to the kinder- garten physical education class at Casar Elementary School and will be incor- porated into their curricu- lum during the 2022-2023 school year. All Kids Bike is a na- tional movement on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergar- ten PE class. Launched in 2018, ¬¬¬607 schools in 50 states are running the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program. This Kindergarten PE Program includes a proven, integrative cur- riculum, staff training and certification, the revo- lutionary, child-friendly Strider Learn-To-Ride Bikes, and helmets. The fleet of dual propulsion Strider Learn-To-Ride Bikes start as balance bikes and convert to pedal bikes. All Kids Bike also offers continued support for each school to ensure everyone involved is suc- cessful for five years. Casar Elementary School is eager to begin the program this year. Principal, Jason Parker, who applied for the pro- gram wrote: "Our school has a focus on bike riding. Our 5th graders take an out-of-state bike trip. By adding this equipment and a focus on proper bike rid- ing in earlier grades, our students will be better pre- pared for a successful trip in 5th grade." County school receives a complete Learn-To-Ride Program All Kids Bike is on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Photo by allkidsbike.org "A Fresh Look" art exhibit and competition opened last week at Southern Arts Soci- ety in Kings Mountain. Art- ists from around the region have submitted over seventy works of art to be judged for cash prizes. Artists were asked to show their most re- cent work taking a fresh look at the world around them. The theme for this show is very open, allowing for a wide variety of subject matter to be entered. The artwork in the exhibit is bright and uplifting showing that the artists have chosen to see the beauty and color in the world around them. There are a lot of landscapes, wild- life, and scenes from beyond our region, perhaps show- ing a desire to travel again and see more of the outside world. Artists have entered work in a variety of media: oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, photography, mixed media, glass and collage. Judging this year's show is Myles Calvert, Associ- ate Professor of Art at Win- throp University in Rock Hill, SC. The public is invited to meet participating artists at a public reception on Satur- day June 25th from 6-8 pm. Awards will be presented at 7 pm. This is a Free event and dress is casual. Winners will then be posted on Southern Arts Society's website and Facebook page. The exhibit is on view through July 29. Artwork in the exhibit is avail- able for sale. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the in- tersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Rail- way Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibits and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information, please visit SouthernArtsSociety.org, or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail. com. Inward Bound (oil) by Randall Conklin. (Photos provided) Respite (pastel) by 17 Ron Shepard. CLASSIFIED Carolina CLASSIFIEDS .com FIND IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS GO TO: www.carolinaclassifi eds.com