A fast reading of this story makes it seem like the disciples immediately followed Jesus’ direction to put the nets down again.
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When we have done something wrong, it is easy for us to stand in a posture of sorrow, shame, and regret.
For the life of me, I could not understand why my mother would not let me eat as much dessert as I wanted before dinner!
One of my first jobs was working for my grandmother (this was certainly not a formal job, but it paid very well).
As a perfectionist, I want everything that I do to turn out just right!
I can’t say I’ve done that with a crowd, I think Jesus had a special skill for this.
Life gets overwhelming, doesn’t it? What’s for dinner? The kids need lunch money! When is football practice? I need to call dad back. We need to plan a date night. The hot water heater needs to be drained…
During the season of Epiphany, we reflect on the revealed nature of God’s love and light in the world.
There’s something profoundly comforting about the idea that God never stops working on our behalf.