Many of you have heard me mention Bill Self several times. He preached here at Pasadena a few years go. He was one of my heroes in ministry – an incredible man and preacher. He died last year and I had the honor of speaking at his funeral.

I remember a story Bill would often tell about going fishing in Florida. Bill really was not much of a fisherman, but a member of his church invited him to go tarpon fishing. His friend said they would take his private jet. Bill had never been in a private jet before so he said, “Why not?”

They got set up on a charter and went way out into the ocean. Before long Bill had caught one big tarpon. He was feisty thing and Bill held on to it as long as he could. Finally, the captain had to help him reel it in so he would not throw away the rod. They reeled i…