Author Archives: gunsim11

DEFORMED

Posted on March 30, 2016 by gunsim11

I came across a tortured, twisted pine tree some years ago, high on a ridge—an ugly, misshapen thing at first glance. But I looked again and saw something deeper and better and thought of those whose deformities are overwhelmed by … Continue reading →

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Morning Has Broken

Posted on March 29, 2016 by gunsim11

Encore Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the springing fresh from the word —Eleanor Farjean Ever since I first read G. K. … Continue reading →

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A Note from Marti from John’s Bedside

Posted on March 29, 2016 by gunsim11

First, I want to thank everyone for their prayers for John’s recovery. Not only does God always hear our every prayer, John heard your prayers for him. Please check out John’s Facebook page dating from March 23rd to last night, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Horse and Her Boy – David Roper

Posted on March 29, 2016 by gunsim11

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience” (Colossians 3:12). My father raised cutting horses, among other things. Consequently I grew up working around horses most of my young life. Unlike … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: THE PROPER WAY TO PRAY

Posted on March 27, 2016 by gunsim11

THE PROPER WAY TO PRAY by David Roper “The proper way for a man to pray,” Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, “And the only proper attitude, Is down upon the knees.” “No, I should say the way to pray,” Said Reverend … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Tight lines

Posted on March 24, 2016 by gunsim11

“Always be ready” (1 Peter 3:15). There’s a blessing we fly–fishers bestow upon our piscatorial brothers: “May you have a tight line,” by which we mean, may you always have a trout on your line As I’ve gotten older, however, … Continue reading →

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No use fishing where they ain’t

Posted on March 23, 2016 by gunsim11

by David Roper, Guest to the Catch “I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment…” (Philippians 1:9). I have a good friend that I fish with now and then. He’s a very … Continue reading →

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PODCAST: Do Christians and Muslims Worship the same God?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by gunsim11

We have been engaging in a very important conversation here at the Catch. It’s a conversation that is drawing together east and west — millennial and boomer — in some very exciting ways. It is a conversation that I believe … Continue reading →

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Special Message from The Catch

Posted on December 31, 2015 by gunsim11

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