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The U.S./Mexico border is a place of transitional beauty‚ with various types of international boundary barriers inter-secting the stunning Southwestern landscape. The January Jam was a great excuse to experience it. January can be a cruel month for motorcyclists. Even in sunny southern climates‚ chilly temperatures can make extended rides an exercise in discomfort. That’s why I make an annual winter sojourn south to the land of tequila and tacos for some riding and music at the January Jam in Puerto Peñasco – or Rocky Point – Mexico. After topping off my tank at the lone American border gas station in Lukeville‚ Arizona‚ pleasant ambient temperatures mixed comfortably with radiating heat from the cylinders of my BMW GS as I idled in the slow parade at the border crossing. Rumble strips‚ remote cameras‚ armed agents‚ and concrete barriers marked the intimidating border security protocol. Scan QR code above or click here to view the route on REVER My anxiety was tempered by the knowledge that I had my ducks in a row. I had purchased my three-day Mexican motorcycle insurance‚ and I had my passport‚ registration‚ and license handy. The camouflaged border agent motioned for me to lift my tinted faceshield and then waved me through. Just like that‚ I was in hustling‚ bustling Sonoyta. Men rushed at cars with squeegees‚ women held up packages of tortillas for sale‚ and traffic was frenetic.  I knew what to do in this dusty border town. I kept my head on a swivel and rode below the posted speed limit. Local police cluster by the border and on the southern fringe of town with eagle eyes for tourists who drive like they are still in the U.S. It is not a cheap ticket if you get stopped. Puerto Peñasco is full of small motorcycles and big murals. Sonoyta has the colorful‚ informal vibe of most Mexican towns‚ but I kept riding south. While the temperature back home in Arizona was hovering in the 40s‚ I smiled as the reading on my dash indicated 72. Yep‚ just what the doctor ordered. Related: Baja Enlightenment: Riding Mexico’s Lower California Peninsula On Highway 8 toward Puerto Peñasco‚ I passed dozens of descansos (“resting places” in Spanish)‚ memorials that are intriguing‚ sobering‚ and often quite beautiful. They range from miniature concrete shrines to thematic collages. One honored a Dallas Cowboys fan. Creative descansos line the route to Puerto Peñasco. I also passed a sign that read “Hassle Free Vehicle Zone.” Uninformed tourists often mistake these signs to mean relaxed traffic and speed rules. Not true‚ my friends. They just mean fewer paperwork regulations for tourist travel.   The road from the border to Puerto Peñasco is straight and barren‚ but there is something to be said for an open-throttle roll through the warm desert in the dead of winter. My BMW GS is perfect for exploring the thriving desert environment. At the end of this 70-mile stretch‚ I came upon a group of Mexican sportbikers who were chatting along the dusty roadside. The half dozen crotch-rocketeers waved and saluted as I approached. They were more than happy to pose for a photo for a lone gringo moto-tourist before pulling a group U-turn and roaring back toward the coast.  Just as Puerto Peñasco/Rocky Point goes by both Mexican and English names‚ it has two distinct personalities. There is the old town itself‚ teeming with street vendors‚ rusted vehicles‚ and colorful buildings‚ exuding the character of a traditional fishing village. Street taco stands waft aromatic clouds‚ and small motorcycles mounted with massive transport containers serve as delivery vehicles.  A group of Mexican sportbike riders pose for the gringo tourist. Then there is the new‚ mostly American-owned resort community in Sandy Beach north of town. Upscale resorts line the blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. What Sandy Beach lacks in traditional character‚ it replaces with comfort and safety for international tourists.  The Sonoran Sea is one of the beautiful resorts on Sandy Beach. Both locations served as staging points for my weekend’s activities during the January Jam‚ which is the brainchild of Roger Clyne‚ the charismatic front man for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Clyne is an entertainer with a voluminous catalog of great songs and an enthusiastic following in the Southwest and beyond.  For the jam‚ Clyne assembles a lineup of accomplished musicians and invites fans to congregate in Puerto Peñasco for three days of music‚ golf‚ and general reverie. Music fills the sea air‚ and tequila flows‚ especially Clyne’s own premium spirit‚ Canción‚ fittingly named after the Spanish word for “song.”  Fantastic musical acts fill the nights during the lively January Jam festival. There are daily and nightly concerts at Clyne’s watering hole‚ Banditos‚ as well as performances at other venues in Sandy Beach and Rocky Point. We enjoyed the familiar tunes of Clyne’s band as well as David Lowery of Cracker‚ the Mexican-influenced sounds of The Jons from Tucson‚ and the lively rock blend of Miles Neilson and the Rusted Heart. After a weekend of sampling traditional Mexican food‚ listening to great music‚ and riding to nearby fishing villages‚ the time came to head back north. It was over too soon. January Jam Favorite Ride Resources Mexico Motorcycle Insurance January Jam Banditos Sonoran Sea Resort The post Rolling to the January Jam in Rocky Point‚ Mexico | Favorite Ride appeared first on Rider Magazine.

New to the Christian faith‚ Danica McKellar‚ who played Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years‚ is sharing her testimony and opening up about how Christianity isn’t at all what she thought it was! Many people may recognize Danica McKellar from her role as Winnie Cooper from The Wonder Years‚ a popular TV show that aired from 1988 to 1993. Or‚ from her more recent roles in Great American Family and Hallmark Channel films. RELATED: Danica McKellar Is ‘Experiencing Jesus' After Candace Cameron Bure Invited Her To Church But what many may not realize is that the longtime actress only recently invited Jesus into her heart. Danica McKellar didn’t have a very positive view of Christians for most of her life. She felt Christianity had been used to champion evil throughout history. "That was really my kind of awareness of Christianity before‚" she explained. However‚ all of that changed when Christian celebrity Candace Cameron Bure invited Danica McKellar to church! Danica McKellar Christian Testimony One of the best ways to share the Good News of Jesus is to invite someone to church. But this can sometimes feel intimidating‚ especially is the person is not already Christian. Thankfully‚ Candace Cameron Bure is a bold‚ outspoken Christian celebrity and she had no problem asking her co-star‚ Danica Mckellar‚ to come with her to church. Danica accepted and that one Sunday had a huge impact! “It was Palm Sunday of 2022. And it was a Passion Play‚” she recalled. “And it just hit me like a wave. It was immediate. It was‚ like‚ the Holy Spirit just flooded me.” From that point on‚ the actress continued exploring Christianity. And what Danica McKellar discovered was her previous assumptions and perceptions about Christians were wrong. "It’s about your relationship with God‚ you get to have a personal relationship with God. And that was like such a revelation‚" she said. Danica went on to say later‚ “Christianity is not what I thought it was.” At the end of the day‚ Christians are just people. And people are flawed — they mess up and make mistakes. Though we strive to be made more perfect through Christ‚ we’ll never obtain perfection on this side of Heaven. RELATED: Kirk Cameron Asks Sister Candace Cameron Bure to Share Her Christian Testimony But this can be a huge stumbling block for those who haven’t accepted Christ on their own yet. They often confuse the missteps of Christians (or those claiming to be Christians) with the nature of Jesus Himself. But Danica McKellar has learned not to equate Jesus with those who misuse His name. And that realization opened her eyes and her heart to the love and grace God had waiting for her. "Those aren’t authentic Christians. And so just realizing that — it just opened the whole thing up‚” she said. A Passion For Christ Since discovering who Jesus is and what Christianity is really about‚ Danica McKellar has realized her need for the Lord. “This is what I’ve been looking for my whole life and didn’t realize it‚” she confessed. The Christian celebrity has spent her time diving into Scripture and exploring her new relationship with Christ. “It’s been a wonderful gift‚” she explained. “I’ve been reading the Bible all the way through this year. And I will be done by the end of the year. I’m on track.” WATCH: Danica McKellar Opens Up About Becoming Christian  Some of Danica McKellar’s latest work with the Great American Family Channel includes the movie‚ A Royal Date for Christmas. It follows the story of a boutique owner (portrayed by Danica) who must help a royal Duke find a new wardrobe after his luggage is lost. She also agrees to be his platonic plus one at an event. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Here Are The Best New Christian Movies Of 2023 To Keep Faith As The Focus Danica enjoys starring in romantic comedies because she believes they promote hope and kindness. “I believe we can put out really positive things to help people live better lives‚" she explained. "It’s not just about an escape‚ it’s about seeing what human nature can be. And hopefully‚ inspiring the audience to strive for that.” WATCH: A Royal Date For Christmas Promo  LISTEN: Julie Chen Moonves Drew Closer To Jesus After Scandal | Folks Hear But It's Not Actually A Dog h/t: Christian Headlines Featured Image Credit: Youtube/Great American Family The post Danica McKellar Who Played Winnie Cooper on the Wonder Years Now Has a Passion for Jesus appeared first on GodUpdates.