boat theology
I’m probably no different than you are.
I have a lot of fears, I make a lot of mistakes, and I want people to like me. Yet somehow, I find that writing these things down and placing them here allows for reflection and supplies me with a creative outlet.
Inside of these mistakes, fears, and seeking approval it’s very true that I am “learning to get out of the boat.” With each step I take forward, I find that it’s easier to want to be comfortable and harder to step out and trust. You’ll find laced through these pages stories of conflict, redemption, realizations, and faith. I hope that somehow they bring you hope and that you find a great story being told through it all, what I like to call “boat theology.”
Boat theology relates to Matthew 14:25-33
About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
This is what you’ll find here, stories of calling out to Jesus, getting out of the boat, doubting, and my response to it all.
