Author Archives: jwfisch

‘Jesus Loves You’ (but I think you suck)

There is a bar in my town that in pre-COVID days was a celebrated biker hangout every Sunday afternoon. There was always a live band playing and rows of gleaming Harleys on either side of the street, with people inspecting … Continue reading

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Discovering Jesus

One of the things I love about Jesus is that He makes you search for Him even when He’s standing right in front of you. (Warning: This Catch is going to be difficult for those who are mostly left-brained. My … Continue reading

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Revolutionary Jesus

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set … Continue reading

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Following Jesus 101

Love your enemies Pray for those who persecute you If someone forces you to go one mile, go two If someone takes your shirt, give him your coat, too If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other … Continue reading

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Jesus was a refugee

              “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Matthew 8:20 We are stardust; we are golden, and we’ve got to get ourselves … Continue reading

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The church already has what it needs

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3) Here are the words to remember when it comes to solving problems: “What … Continue reading

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21

                            What is 21? It’s a card game. A 2008 movie with Kevin Spacey. A clothing store. A winning score in ping pong. But for everyone at … Continue reading

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Jesus was a Capricorn

Jesus was a Capricorn He ate organic food He believed in love and peace And never wore no shoes Long hair, beard and sandals And a funky bunch of friends Reckon we’d just nail him up If he came down … Continue reading

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Coming in through the window

Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.  Edith Wharton My wife loves open windows. If she had it her way, she would have our windows open year-round, rain or shine. It’s about the fresh air. I’m thinking about … Continue reading

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Right into the danger zone

While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. John 17:12 My prayer is not … Continue reading

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