This Friday will be the final day of my sabbatical. In this longer-than-usual post, I will try my best to unpack what the past three months looked like and felt like. This post will be insightful for both (1) those who wondered what I was up to for 3 months, and (2) those who are considering a sabbatical in the future.
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Jesus called the disciples to leave their livelihood of fishing to become fishers of men. Jesus called them to a mission of fishing. This mission to fish is also the mission of the church and of every Believer.
When’s the last time you went fishing?
Read MoreI love fishing! The fact is, that there are only a few things on this earth that I love more than fishing.
Read MoreContinued Study of Matthew’s Gospel – 7 Study Questions This past year, our Lead Pastor, Mark Carroll has been teaching through the Book of Matthew. We recently
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Where does your meat come from? Yesterday, I discussed the appreciation that can come from hunting and/or raising Christmas dinner. Today, I thought I’d expand a bit on my experience with hunting.
Read MoreA ministry challenge is like tying into a big fish. Every person has a specific role or responsibility, that must take place in order to take on a challenge and obtain the prize.
Once the rally cry goes out, “Fish on!”, it’s not just paid staff that jump into action. Church-life is an all hands on deck experience!
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Marine life gives me a greater appreciation. Marine environments have always been a fascinating created world to me. Growing up in Southern Ontario provided numerous opportunities to experience a variety of watersheds and tributaries. Even a small pond proved to be a place of wonder.
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Satan wants to destroy your deepest relationships; with your family and with Jesus. He’s a deceiver, convincing us that working is more important so that we’ll stay away from the people closest to us, and keep our focus away from God. Don’t be tricked; stop working and rest!
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In the last chapter of John, we find a very peculiar account, centred around Peter, his relationship with Jesus and his future ministry of starting the church. It begins with, “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” (John 21:3)
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