<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>new song – Faith Trekker</title> <atom:link href="https://www.philbickel.com/tag/new-song/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.philbickel.com</link> <description>Exploring God's Colossal Promises</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:56:35 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-FT-logo-3.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>new song – Faith Trekker</title> <link>https://www.philbickel.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">68675342</site> <item> <title>Fishing Is Fun – Part 1</title> <link>https://www.philbickel.com/fish-fun1/</link> <comments>https://www.philbickel.com/fish-fun1/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bickel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Outfitted]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sent]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#Fullnessorfraction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[angler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bickel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Building blocks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christian walk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[discipleship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[evangelism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fishers of men]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fishing for souls]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fullness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fullness or fraction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life in Christ]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Missions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Model]]></category> <category><![CDATA[music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new song]]></category> <category><![CDATA[obedience]]></category> <category><![CDATA[outfitted]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Phil Bickel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Psalm 40:3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sanctification]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[singing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[song]]></category> <category><![CDATA[witness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[witnessing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.philbickel.com/?p=1691</guid> <description><![CDATA[In 2013 while driving home from a thrilling evangelism conference, the Holy Spirit downloaded to me a new tune. As David says: "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God" (Psalm 40:3a NIV). Singing this song encourages me to trust Jesus as He takes me on fishing trips with Him. I pray it will do the same for you.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<body> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 21%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="495" height="403" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/F4S-graphic.jpg?resize=495%2C403&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1694" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/F4S-graphic.jpg?w=495&ssl=1 495w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/F4S-graphic.jpg?resize=300%2C244&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p style="color:#900546" class="has-text-color has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size"><strong>When Dad and I went fishing, we often sang as we rode along. He had a fine baritone voice and gave me a great appreciation for music. Dad also had the spiritual gift of evangelism, so he encouraged me to fish for souls.</strong></p> </div></div> <p>In 2013, I attended a thrilling conference about fishing for souls. During the drive back, I was praising the Lord, when the Holy Spirit downloaded a new tune. As David says: “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God” (Psalm 40:3a NIV). </p> <p>Though the tune had no lyrics, I continued to sing it for over 100 miles, because somehow it held all truths I had learned that weekend. Some time later, I asked God for lyrics, and here are the words of assurance He provided.</p> <p style="color:#900546" class="has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>Fishing Is Fun</strong></p> <pre class="wp-block-verse">Verse 1 (sing twice)<br> "Come follow Me," Jesus said, <br> "I'll make you fishers of women and men. <br> Together we will liberate them from the evil one.”<br> <br> Chorus<br> So come my friends. <br> Let's trust God's Word. <br> Cast out the nets, serve and love in His name. <br> Use all your gear: hearts, hands, lips, ears, <br> And God will work great miracles: <br> The sad are cheered. <br> The sick are healed. <br> The blind will see.<br> Bound set free. <br> We'll agree: <br> This fishing's fun!<br><br> Verse 2 (sing twice)<br> I am the first, and the last, <br> I created all things and direct your paths. <br> As you fish each day I will supply all you ever need.<br> Chorus<br> <br> Verse 3 (sing twice)<br> I will free your heart from all its fears, <br> I will keep you safe when trouble is near, <br> Be bold, My child!<br> All I have promised I will surely do.<br> Chorus<br> <br>Verse 4 (sing twice)<br> "Come follow Me," Jesus said, <br> "I'll make you fishers of women and men.”<br> Be bold, My child! <br> To fish with Me fulfills your destiny.</pre> <p style="color:#900546" class="has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>Sing the Song with Jesus, Your Fishing Guide</strong></p> <p>Singing this song encourages me to trust Jesus as He takes me on fishing trips with Him. I pray it will do the same for you. Here are three resources to help you learn “Fishing Is Fun.” Use them as you like.</p> <p>First, this audio file is an instrumental version.</p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls src="https://www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/01-Fishing-Is-Fun-instrumental.m4a"></audio></figure> <p>Second, “Fishing Is Fun” is played and sung at 39:30 – 43:40 of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="this video (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCXtqIzzOSg&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">this video</a>.</p> <p>Third, here it is in sheet music format for keyboard and guitar. Enjoy it, and be encouraged, because fishing for souls is the calling and destiny of every believer.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="791" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg1.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1696" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg1.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&ssl=1 791w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg1.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1 232w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg1.jpg?resize=768%2C994&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg1.jpg?w=2000&ssl=1 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px" /></figure></div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="791" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg2.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1697" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg2.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&ssl=1 791w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg2.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1 232w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg2.jpg?resize=768%2C994&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-is-Fun-2014-D-pg2.jpg?w=2000&ssl=1 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px" /></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="979" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-Is-Fun-2014-D-pg3.jpg?resize=979%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1698" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-Is-Fun-2014-D-pg3.jpg?resize=979%2C1024&ssl=1 979w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-Is-Fun-2014-D-pg3.jpg?resize=287%2C300&ssl=1 287w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-Is-Fun-2014-D-pg3.jpg?resize=768%2C803&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fishing-Is-Fun-2014-D-pg3.jpg?w=2000&ssl=1 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px" /></figure> <p style="color:#900546" class="has-text-color">Many thanks to my musician friend Joan Devee Dixon for preparing these learning resources.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="1024" height="29" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Grape-divider.png?resize=1024%2C29&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1265" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Grape-divider.png?resize=1024%2C29&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Grape-divider.png?resize=300%2C9&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Grape-divider.png?resize=768%2C22&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Grape-divider.png?w=1500&ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> </body>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.philbickel.com/fish-fun1/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://www.philbickel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/01-Fishing-Is-Fun-instrumental.m4a" length="0" type="audio/mpeg" /> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">1691</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>