in the former condition, there is hope. Have hope in the red-letter questions, the questions of Jesus. Like the disciples, if you have gone back to your previous ways, Jesus inquires, “How’s it going? How are you doing now that you are in control again? Are you making any headway? Are you advancing? Now that you are in control of your life, are you answering all of your prayers for yourself?” The disciples, now determined to be fishers again, struggle with their old job. The familiar smells and taste