Author Archives: jwfisch

A Message to the Catch Family

Dear Catch Community, We wanted to share a brief update as we step into the days ahead. Following our planned five-day break, John and I will not be returning immediately to the office—not because the work has slowed, but because … Continue reading

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‘A Thrill of Hope’

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new glorious morn It created a shudder through the galaxy — a breaking story that rocked all worlds. It rippled through the stars and slapped against the edges of … Continue reading

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‘Ring Them Bells’

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail,With peace on earth, goodwill to men.”       – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We finally wrestled the Christmas boxes down … Continue reading

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‘Wild’ and ‘Sweet’

I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!               – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow What unexpected words … Continue reading

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‘Be born in us’

How silently, how silently The wondrous gift was given So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still The … Continue reading

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What peace?

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”          – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The … Continue reading

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Why a stable?

So this Christmas, focus on Christ being born in you. Maybe that’s why He was born the first time into a smelly stable. Not that much different from being born in us.

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Silent Night, Holy Night

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still, the … Continue reading

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Pass It Around

‘Somebody passed it down’ Somebody built this city. Somebody made this town.Somebody thought of someone else when they laid their money down. Every ministry has a moment when it must pause, look around the room, and remember how it got … Continue reading

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Eyes Wide Open to a Wider Angle

Thank you for Your Generous Support  of the  Eyes Wide Open  Annual Campaign.  Your gift means more than we can say. You are helping us keep the Gospel of Welcome alive and moving, reaching people who might never otherwise hear … Continue reading

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