On Saturday as I started my regular bike ride, I thought: ‘The rail line to Ellenbrook is now completed: perhaps the bike path—which had been closed for the duration of the rail-line construction—has been re-opened.’ It was!

I determined that I would ride out to Whiteman Park, perhaps take some photos of the kangaroos and then return home. Somehow I missed the turn-off to Whiteman Park. So then I decided that I may as well continue on and ride through to Ellenbrook. After a few ‘interesting’ turns and ‘unexpected detours’ [read: I got lost], I finally made it to Ellenbrook, and even found my way to the new train station there, before heading back home.

It was a good ride, just over 50Ks / two hours: quite fast for me. The ride out was fast due to a tail wind. Bringing it home, though, was harder. Always is.

Welcome to 2025! Even if at times it is tough, or you take a wrong turn or get lost or find it hard to bring it home, I pray that this might be a good year for you, a year touched—even filled—with the goodness and kindness of God.