Jesus Figurines by We Are Fishermen

Two years ago, I was your average young executive climbing the corporate ladder. There was the six-figure income, lovely wife, two beautiful kids, a nice home, and three cars. Not too surprisingly, I was also your average sinner. It was all too easy to justify lying and cheating when it suited me. I was awfully good at making a living -- not very good at making a life.

On February 11, 2005, my father had a heart attack and died. My father was my foundation and guide and the loss of him in my life was devastating. As we lay to rest my father's mortal remains, I pulled it together for my family, but my appearance of strength was really just a facade. My closest friend suggested that I get away for awhile to try and deal with my grief, so a few weeks later I took his advice and traveled abroad for the first time.

My buddy was right and for a little while, it looked like I would be able to return to the world without the heaviness of my loss. And then the news of the death of Pope John Paul II hit and my grief returned tenfold. I had lost my biological father, and the world’s Catholics lost their spiritual father. For an inexplicable reason, I was paralyzed with emotional distress, fear and confusion. My heart asked, "Why would you leave me alone, God? Why are taking our guides?"

From inside me, I heard and felt a response. It came from nowhere and everywhere. It was simple, but profound:

"I am ALWAYS with you."

And with this warm, inspiring, comforting message, I also had an image of Jesus the Christ on a motorcycle riding across the open roads of America! Now, I grew up with Christian values, but my parents were not big on attending church. I believed in God, and had read the bible, but I was not prepared for this experience. I honestly didn’t know what to do with this epiphany. I knew I felt better, but I couldn’t figure out what it all meant. So I kept it to myself.

In fact, I didn’t have the courage to speak about it to anyone for over three months. Eventually, my mother-in-law ministered to me, and I shared my experience with her. She explained that I felt burdened with His blessing because I had not allowed myself to receive it. She was right. I had not actively pursued God's favor or support because I had not felt worthy. So the first time I actually, truly felt His touch, I locked it away inside of me. My mother-in-law explained that God had touched me for a reason, and that I should accept this blessing without fear. She said that I have always been worthy, so I should accept this experience as a gift and use it to glorify Him.

So that is what I have done. Together with some amazing individuals who saw the Truth in my experience, Fishermen was born and the extraordinary “I Am” figurines came to be. I don’t have the words to really communicate how the creation of these figurines is changing my life, but I know it is keeping me on His path. When I see His inspiration in the different Christ figurines, it lifts my spirit. It fills me with courage. It opens my eyes to see Him in all things. That's what I tried to express though my figurines -- that he is ALWAYS with you!

I sincerely pray that they will inspire you as well.
Stay Blessed
Eric Dyson
President and Founder
Fishermen, Inc.