Monthly Archives: July 2012

Why Francis Schaeffer still matters

Posted on July 11, 2012 by jwfisch

A few years ago I wrote an article in Christianity Today about the late Francis Schaeffer. Today’s Catch is edited from that article because I believe the sensitivity he modeled is much needed today in this mean-spirited, take-sides culture that … Continue reading →

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‘But what about him?’

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jwfisch

“Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them… When Peter saw him, he asked, ‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? … Continue reading →

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Looking for God at the center of everything

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jwfisch

Scientists are looking for God. Only they call Him “Higgs boson” – a theory developed by University of Edinburgh professor Peter Higgs that there is a yet undiscovered particle at the tiniest center of all things that holds everything together. … Continue reading →

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One thing

Posted on July 6, 2012 by jwfisch

God’s not mad anymore, so why are we? We often speak of gratitude around Thanksgiving, but why not step into the righteousness of God all the time and be grateful (in awe… astonished…) not in ourselves, but for what we … Continue reading →

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Founder or Pharisee?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by jwfisch

One of our readers commented that she liked this look at Jesus as a radical or a rebel. In saying this she implied that it was a new perspective, or at least one that she hadn’t considered before. I replied … Continue reading →

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Free radicals

Posted on July 3, 2012 by jwfisch

There was a time in my life when the term “free radicals” would most certainly have referred to a campaign to extricate student protesters from unfair incarceration. Today, “free radicals” would most certainly refer to bad guys in our bodies … Continue reading →

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The Rebel Jesus

Posted on July 2, 2012 by jwfisch

Okay, hang with me here. This is going to seem a little disconnected but as it unfolds, it will all make sense. In two days, those of us who are Americans will celebrate what we call our Independence Day. It … Continue reading →

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