Fishing

My wife and I are going on vacation to a nice beach in Florida this weekend. In planning for the trip, I have decided to do some surf fishing on the beach. As I was shopping at Outdoor World today for a new spinning reel, as often occurs, bible things entered my mind. I remembered Jesus saying, "...follow me and I will make you fishers of men." In my walk I have always tried to catch men for the Kingdom but I often wonder if I have been very much of a success. I try not to let that bother me because I know small seeds grow into big trees and I believe in my heart that He wasnt just saying that. I follow Him, thus I will catch men. It's what a disciple does. The thought occurs to me as I write that it's not important to know I have caught men....it is important to know that I will.

The Joy of Fatherhood

My sons haven't said a whole lot to me about how they feel about becoming fathers. I often wonder what is on their minds as they experience their wives pregnancies. I remember the agonizing anticipation during the times when they both were on the way. Becoming a new dad is becoming a new person. It is a life event blessing that Our Father in Heaven bestowes upon us that nothing else compares to. My first reaction in my heart to both of my sons when they came into the world was a sense of awe of the miracle and immediate joy and thanksgiving. Becoming a Grandfather is a new beginning and another great blessing! I cant wait.....agonizing again.....