Fishing With Oh Dad

Several weeks back I was fishing at a friends pond and noticed a van parked near the pond. Thought it was odd, but then decided everything was kosher. Then, the other day I was coming out of Wal-Mart and noticed a van parked near my truck with out of state plates. Seeing where he was from, I asked him if he was vacationing or moving. He said he was moving. After a few minutes conversation with him, he told me he was staying with some friends (turns out they were mutual friends), and realized it was the same van parked near the pond. We also shared a love of fishing! Small world!! Scripture tells us that “…all things work together for good..” (Romans 8:28) With that being said, I had the privilege of sharing a little of the good news of the gospel with him (and left him a tract). Jesus told us: Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (John 4:35) It was nice to me him and I hope he finds Christ as his Savior for this troubled world.

Somewhere in this video I quote a line from a movie. Correctly identify the character who said it, the movie in which he was in, and the approximate time stamp in my video to be able to receive two packs of YUM Senco style plastic worms or creature baits. Follow these simple rules: 1. Watch & listen to the video to find the information. 2. Be the first to e-mail me with the correct information at fishingwithohdad@gmail.com. 3. Include your name and your address in your email. Thanks for watching and have fun with the GIVE-A-WAY and I will maybe see you on the water!

This picture is of a young subscriber to my YouTube Channel. He lives in Virginia and his name is Whitt. He is fishing in a great looking private pond. I am told that he is “obsessed with all things fishing.” Sure does remind me when I was his age. Couldn’t get enough of fishing! Fished almost every day during the summer with my good friend Mark.We just couldn’t get enough fishing in. When we weren’t fishing, we talked of fishing! I was told one time that a boy who learns and loves to fish will not get into trouble like a boy who doesn’t fish. There is a better way to keep a boy out of trouble and that is to teach him the ways of the Lord Jesus. Proverbs 1:7 says “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” Our job, fathers, is to teach him to love the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 tells us: “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thous shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” When this is done we can rest assured that we have done our job (really our calling) as fathers, for Proverbs 22:6 tells us: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” A great principle is found here in Deuteronomy 7:12-13: “Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgements, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers. And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee:...” Jesus said: ” I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh to the father, but by me” (John 14:6). Jesus is the only way to live and the only way to die! So fathers: teach your children to love the Lord and children find Jesus as your Savior! Enjoy your fishing Whitt!

A good friend of mine sent me this picture of a young lady fishing in a wheelchair in the water. She is obviously enjoying herself and the life she has been dealt. He said this young lady was an inspiration to him because he really would like to get to the point where he can go fishing with me. He has been dealing with some serious health issues for a while. However, I don’t think that what he said is quite true; she could be an inspiration to all of us that have physical limitations!! Jesus said in John 15:5: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” Look to him for your strength and courage. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” (Psalm 121:1)

Just when I really needed some encouragement, the Lord provided it!! I was sitting in church last Sunday (in my special chair) when a lady walked up to me and said “you don’t remember me do you”. I said no, but you look familiar. She then related the story of meeting her family and the hero of one of my videos at church last summer. She told me that Peyton (the young hero in my video) has been faithfully praying for me and was very saddened by my accident. I was stunned in a wonderful way! It continues to amaze me how the Lord works in our lives!! I thank Peyton and the countless others who have prayed (and ARE praying) for me since my accident. Below is the video of Peyton.

Christians the world over celebrate on this day the birth of the Saviour of all mankind (John 3:16). He came not just to save a select few but everyone who would call on him (Romans 10:13). Let us who are Christians, remember that this day is not about giving gifts, decorating our homes, eating lots of food, or even being with family. All of these things are wonderful and part of our cherished traditions but they are not the reasons for the season. Jesus is the reason will gather together on this day. It is Jesus’ birthday!! He is that one that gives us eternal life (John 3:16) and blesses us with things (Matthew 7:11) like our homes, our decorations, our food, and our families. Without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5) and we have nothing. Christians do not cherish the baby in the manger but the God/man who hung on a cross for our sins and then rose again on the third day to win victory over death!! So, on this day thank Him for coming into this world with that singular goal of dying for us, so that we could one day go be with him in heaven. Then, celebrate that fact with our family and friends, and share that good news with those who don’t know Him. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

My sincerest apologies for not posting Christmas message. I had actually written one but was not able to post it due to the server I use in Tennessee being down because of a bad snow storm that knocked out power in the area on Christmas day. So, the above post was the message I prepared. I hope y’all had a very Merry Christmas and I pray that this year (should the Lord tarry his coming) be a much better one for all of us.

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. This video is part 1 in a series recording my progress as I recover from a near death fall.

After the terrible accident I had falling off a roof where I was working, I believe I am a walking miracle! I fell 10ft off the roof and broke both wrists, broke my sternum and 7 ribs, broke thoracic vertebrae #4 and cervical vertebrae #1, damaged my right carotid artery, and had some brain bleeding. I was fitted with a halo to heal my cervical vertebra and had my thoracic vertebrae fused to 3 others. I had my wrists operated on and they used plates and pins to put everything back together. I spent 24 days in the hospital and a rehab facility. I thank God for everyone that had a part in taking care of me in the hospital and rehab. Had a great opportunity to witness to the doctors, nurses, techs, and all the other hospital and rehab staff. My family and friends, and even strangers have been awesome with all the love and support. I don’t know what I would have done without all those who have helped and are helping!!! The halo came off about a week ago and now I start some physical therapy. I still wear a brace on my left wrist but hopefully that will come off in about a week.

In case you are wondering where the miracle is in all this, it is this: The doctors and about everyone that assisted in my care said that I should not be alive! In the least, I should be paralyzed from the neck down! In 6 days after the accident I was up and walking! I am now on the road (though a long one) to a full recovery!! I serve a GREAT God!! All the praise and glory goes to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!!

PS:This is the first time I have been able to get to my studio office to access my desktop computer (as my laptop gave up the ghost). So, Lord willing, I will be able to post more often. Thank you for your patience.

Hey everybody! I’m posting this on behalf of my dad. Bill fell off of a roof yesterday while trying to climb down a ladder and is currently in intensive care at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. Due to the pandemic, no one has able to visit him and it’s hard to get clear and accurate information as to the details of his injuries. He had surgery on both of his wrists, which was successful. He has back surgery scheduled for Monday, Sep 7th. It will be a tough one. He will be having 5 vertebrae fused together. He’s having a Halo fitted and put on in lieu of the neck surgery. Needless to say, he won’t be posting any fishing videos or updates for a while. We’ll put milestone updates in the comments of this post as we learn more. In the meantime, please keep Bill and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers!

– Tell Konkle

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” – II Corinthians 4:17 KJV