Fishing Tips


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FISHING TIPS is an open invitation to be curious. Using an ancient story as inspiration, John Pentland reflects on how Hillhurst United said “Yes” to throwing the nets on the other side of convention. The result was innovative, invigorating and transformative.




Binding the Strong Man


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"This is the first commentary on the Gospel of Mark to systematically apply a multidisciplinary approach, called 'socio-literary method.' Myers integrates literary criticism, socio-historical exegesis, and political hermeneutics in his investigation of Mark--the oldest story of Jesus--as 'manifesto of radical discipleship'."--




Kissing Fish


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Christianity receives a lot of attention in the media, but the most frequently discussed version represents a type of Christianity that sometimes turns people away from the Church. Kissing Fish presents a postmodern systematic theology of progressive Christianity, a growing movement that reclaims the radical message of the Gospel. This informative, contemplative, and entertaining book will guide you through the beliefs that inspire us to love one another in the transformative way that Jesus proclaimed, including practices that will take your faith to a new level. Kissing Fish is a scholarly yet thoroughly accessible introduction to progressive Christianity. While the intended target audience for this work would seem to be those who have either left the Christian faith or never adopted it at all; the work is filled with pearls of wisdom for all of us, whether associated with Christianity or not. Kissing Fish is a truly remarkable work, serving both as a reminder of the beauty and grace that form the central tenets of the faith, while offering a graceful yet prophetic rebuttal to its more exclusionary tendencies. Kissing Fish is part theological text and part tell-all personal spiritual journey. Imagine a down-to-earth combination of the works of Marcus Borg, Anne Lamott, Jim Wallis, Rob Bell, Shane Claiborne, Diana Butler-Bass, Brian McLaren, Walter Wink, Wes Howard-Brook, and Donald Miller. A profound romp that informs and inspires.




Jay Yelas


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My life journey is one of faith, family and fishing...in that order. Not until I correctly prioritized my life did I position myself for winning the Bassmasters Classic and FLW Angler of the Year awards in 2002. Certainly, hard work and perseverance were vital, but I learned there is much more. I learned I could not do it by myself. Early in my career, I reached a level of success, but it was limited and not very promising. It took one eye-opening experience to make me understand that true success in life is the result of a faithful relationship with God. Once I embraced this, my career exploded. I approached life with new direction and I learned how to win! Read this book and you will find my personal keys to becoming a more complete person...and a champion. Experience the highs and lows of tournament fishing, and learn how my relationships have inspired and motivated me to achieve my goals as a professional bass fisherman, and as a person. My hope is that this book will help you in your personal journey to success. Book jacket.




Running the Good Race


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In Running the Good Race, Dennis Blue, a man guided in his actions by his Christian faith, relates how he and his wife Dorothy, survived the tragic loss of her parents and how he flew as a missionary pilot in the Amazon bringing supplies to missionaries and Indians alike. Consequently, he helped discover a stone-age tribe in the dense jungles of the Amazonia. While in Venezuela, Dennis Blue negotiated a peaceful outcome to a violent labor strike against his employer, the Ford Motor Company. Later, he assisted in the establishment of Ford operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Eventually, he worked at senior executive level to help change the direction of the Ford Motor Company. In all of this activity, he was always guided by his personal relationship with Jesus.




In Search of Paul


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Stand on the shoulders of giants!Have you ever wished you could have a mentor like the Apostle Paul—someone trustworthy to guide your spiritual development and ministry? Tony Cooke, author, teacher, and student of church history, has assembled a panel of the greatest Christian spiritual leaders of all time, curating a profound, yet...




Casting Forward


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In Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a yearlong journey fly fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country. This is a story of the resilience of nature and the best of human nature. It is the story of a living, breathing place where the footprints of dinosaurs, conquistadors, and Comanches have mingled just beneath the clear spring-fed waters. This book is an impassioned plea for the survival of this landscape and its biodiversity, and for a new ethic in how we treat fish, nature, and each other.




Catch of the Day


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Fishermen don’t rely on luck in order to catch fish—they put their skills, knowledge, and experience into play every time they cast their line. Likewise, righteous and godly living doesn’t come naturally but requires study, commitment, and a lot of practice. In Catch of the Day, Jimmy Houston combines his love of fishing and his love of God in this unique fisherman’s 365-day devotional. Each day features: a meaningful Scripture a daily devotional that incorporates a thought for meditation which applies insights from the art of fishing to daily spiritual growth a fishing tip from bassmaster, Jimmy Houston With colorful interiors and a ribbon marker, Catch of the Day is a great gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, and Christmas Grandparents Day or as an encouragement boost for an outdoors enthusiast needing a lift Put into action the characteristics needed to be a great fisherman, and see how they can also make you into a great fisher of men. Anyone who loves God’s creation, combined with the excitement of the catch, will truly enjoy this yearlong guide of spiritual lessons for life.




Fishing with Faith


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Fishing with Faith by Gina Myers DeVries Faith and love truly comes a long way. Born to God-believing parents, Faith May Bakker shared about her life from childhood to adulthood: fishing Michigan Great lakes with her dad and family, growing up with brothers, finding what true friendship means, and her experiences with romantic love. But her life suddenly took a decisive turn when she noticed herself going downhill in early adulthood. Could it be the secret she had overheard? Would Faith become just another troubled soul? It was then that she had her awakening and she discovered-and developed- her own faith-a strong faith. Eventually, she found the love of her life, received a special gift of love from Heaven, and enjoyed how her family got stronger through faith-and fishing. Fishing with Faith, by Gina DeVries, is a personal story of generations of happiness, familial love, forgiveness, and unquestioning faith. About the Author Residing in Hudsonville, Michigan, Gina DeVries and husband Doug enjoy taking refuge on the Gem of the Huron- Drummond Island- Gina believes we are here to love, serve, and forgive one another.




Purple Fish


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The ancient merchants of Tyre sailed the high seas and plumbed their depths in search of a rare shellfish, valued for its rich, purple dye. The Greek word kalchaino, "to ponder," literally means "in search of the purple fish." Like the search for the purple fish, Jesus goes to remarkable lengths in seeking after his most valued treasure--lost, broken, hurting, oppressed people. And he invites us on a grand adventure to help him connect with these "purple fish" too. In this inspiring, practical book, Mark O. Wilson offers a fresh, new approach for sharing Christ with others, especially for those who feel inadequate and intimidated by witnessing. Purple Fish shows how it can be a delightful adventure of faith, filling your own soul in the process. Through amazing and often humorous stories--as well as many practical suggestions--Wilson encourages the reader to rethink what it means to bring lost people to Jesus. It will leave readers saying, "I haven't thought of it that way before. I can do that "