Matt 4:19

 

As I grew into this sport I wanted to know all I could; reading about the masters of fly fishing, learning from their wisdom, experience, following in their footsteps. Yet, even then something was missing, the peace and the passing of time I found fly fishing didn’t follow me into my day to day life. Somehow, somewhere, someone introduced me to a book about a man who taught some fishermen.

The title of this book is Basic Introduction Before Leaving Earth. Because I was a fisherman I wanted to learn all I could so I began searching for this book. Not finding anyone who knew about this book in the stores, I asked my friend Jim, who was a fisherman if he knew about it. He laughed and said he would send me a copy. He suggested I read what a Man named John had to say about this Teacher and the other fishermen he taught named Peter, Andrew, and James.

As I began reading this Book there was a reference to a tree planted by living water, and a lake of fire. Well, as a fly fisherman one certainly sounded like a better place to fish than the other. I read something else about this Man that asked some fishermen to follow Him and He would teach them to be fishers of men.

I remember my early days when I first picked up a fly rod and how difficult it was to figure this activity out on my own. So I gave it up for a while, then trying again, then giving up again. Finally, after several years I tried again but this time I went to someone who knew what they were doing. I followed Him around for several years learning more and more. One day He said He was leaving and we would not be able to fish here together any more. I asked were He was going, but He said I couldn’t go yet. Going to a place to catch those big salmon I thought.

So I began fishing alone, finding myself in many river situations I wasn’t sure about how to fish. But I remembered what my friend had taught me. Even so I was losing fly after fly across the river until one day I decided to go get that fly. I had more flies in my box but for some reason that “One” seemed special to me, so I went after it. It was tough going but when it was back into my fly box it felt good to me. I was sad when I couldn’t reach one to bring back no matter how hard I tried. Funny thing happened though, as I looked for that lost fly I began finding others, before I knew it my fly box was overflowing with new flies, old flies, some rough and tattered, and some broken.

One day I found this magnificent Tree by the river to have lunch and take a nap. When I woke up, there was my Teacher fishing with other friends of ours along a living river filled with fish. I asked where Wayne was, and my Friend said he went to fish the Lake of Fire.

Life Church

This is the Church my wife and I go to.

If you would like to go with us please give me a call. We would love to introduce you.

 

Solid Rock Outdoorsmen

Solid Rock Outdoorsmen is a non-profit men’s association in beautiful Meridian, ID. We have chosen the name, Solid Rock Outdoorsmen – Extreme Adventure, Eternal Results to represent our purpose. Our goal is to pass on a love for God, hunting, and fishing that was received from a heritage of great outdoorsmen.

Throughout the year, we host hunting and fishing seminars. Plus, we go on men’s and family events exploring the lakes, rivers, trails and various wonders of the great outdoors. We do this by providing opportunities for improving outdoor skills while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

All events are open to everyone. Please invite friends!

World Outreach Church

 

 

 

Pastor Ricci and I fish often together, he has helped me understand what it means to be a Godly man, and is a a true fisher of men.

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