Author Archives: jwfisch

The Wall That Heals

I have a friend who was in my high school youth group at church who ended up fighting in direct combat in Vietnam while I was studying sociology in college. My biggest conflict was whether to stay true to the … Continue reading

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When things don’t go as expected

What do you do when things don’t go as expected? What do you do when your  world turns upside down, or maybe it’s just a slight change in plans, but it still throws you off your rhythm? Believe me, we … Continue reading

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Sidewalk soliloquy

by Wayne Bridegroom Jesus is never in the shame game. He will, however, quietly meet with us and say something to the effect of, “I love you so much. Would you allow me to bring healing into (this particular area) … Continue reading

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The mustard seed conspiracy

by Wayne Bridegroom I just returned from the 127th gathering of the Modesto Police Department Clergy Council. The Clergy Council has been meeting monthly for over nine years. Over those years, new entities have joined the procession, including the Stanislaus … Continue reading

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California tornado

by Cynthia Cody-Vera I have never been in a tornado, but I was on Saturday. Yes, it was small, but came with warnings: hail, strong winds, flooding, lightning, and thunder! Alerts of atmospheric rivers headed our way while chunks of … Continue reading

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Making disciples

Please know that while John and Marti are laid up with Covid, the Catch continues to operate without a hitch. If you should need anything, please feel free to contact any of the following: Wayne Bridegroom: Associate Pastor, bridegroom@gmail.com John … Continue reading

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Boysenberry Legacy

Please know that while John and Marti are laid up with Covid, the Catch continues to operate without a hitch. If you should need anything, please feel free to contact any of the following: Wayne Bridegroom: Associate Pastor, bridegroom@gmail.com John … Continue reading

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Catch on hold.

Both John and Marti have Covid. Treatment calls for total rest. Please pray that this will be a light case and there may be a quick recovery. We will be back as soon as strength returns.

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Converts or disciples

Our Associate Pastor, Wayne Bridegroom and I were exchanging thoughts on evangelism and discipleship the other day when he wrote, “I fear that there is a huge disconnect because we make such a big issue of ‘getting saved’ as a … Continue reading

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Students making students

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and … Continue reading

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