Candice Reyes

So why Hooks2Crook. For years, I enjoyed being called a fisherman for Jesus. Fishing with my family means catch and release. I implemented the same method as a fisherman for Jesus, catch and release. However, the Lord had another task for me. In John 21:3-19, after the crucifixion of Jesus, Peter regressed to what he knew and was comfortable with, fishing. Jesus appears on the beach and spells out Peter’s real ministry. "Feed my lambs, Tend my sheep, Feed my sheep" this response from Jesus illustrated to a stubborn fisherman his new ministry requirements. Jesus desires us to work in His family trade, herding sheep. As a shepherd, we are required to care for our flock. Our flock consists of people God entrusts us to walk, protect, and lead as they grow in their faith. Discipleship is another word describing the work of a Spiritual shepherd. Hooks2Crook hopes to inspire other fishermen to lay down their fishing pole for a shepherd’s crook. The blogs are designed to encourage and equip other shepherds who might be struggling, like myself, to say YES to the transformation of a shepherd.

The Power of Praise in Our Trials

When disappointment hits, it takes everything within us to control our emotions. Sometimes we give up the desire to control, permitting the ugly crying to commence. Yesterday was a battle for me as each circumstance taunted my emotions.

Have you ever had those days when one thing after another continues to smack you in the face?

Adult Books Recommended

Adult Books Recommended Here are some of my favorite must reads. There are so many wonderful books out there.   If you have recommendations of books that teach Biblical Lessons and practices, we want to hear from you.  Fell free to leave a comment below sharing your favorite book titles. 

The Harvest is Coming!

Has God asked you to step outside of your comfort zone? Have you felt the need to reconnect with a friend or take a meal over to a family member who has fallen ill? Maybe it’s spending quality, not quantity time with your children. Perhaps, you feel Him leading you to explore a new adventure. Whatever God has asked of you, may I encourage you to act in obedience?

God Never Changes

Read: “I the LORD do not change.” – Malachi 3:6a (NIV)

Oh, what peace to know God does not change. He is the same God in the beginning, He is the same God in our presence, and He will be the same God in our future. The benefit of recognizing God never changes, builds confidence, and the ability to rely on God. So what does Scripture tell us about God?