Author Archives: jwfisch

Servant girl helps cure enemy

Posted on July 9, 2020 by jwfisch

There is an fascinating story told in the Second book of Kings (Chapter 5) about a young Jewish girl who was taken captive by the commander of the army of the king of Aram, a neighboring country and potential enemy … Continue reading →

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Are we generating life or strife?

Posted on July 8, 2020 by jwfisch

Why is it that so often I return from social converse with a spirit worn, a lack, a disappointment—even a sting of shame, as for some low, unworthy thing? —George MacDonald Have you noticed how these days, almost every … Continue reading →

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‘Close Encounters’ getting closer

Posted on July 7, 2020 by jwfisch

One of our readers sent me this Catch this morning originally posted March 1, 2019. I’m not sure why he did, but I’m glad he did, especially as we are more aggressively building our own church now. So thank you, … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Ron

Posted on July 6, 2020 by jwfisch

Ron Ritchie August 19,1933 – July 3, 2020 Dark Horse by John Fischer He’s a dark horse in the nighttime Heading straight for the enemy camp And he has no fear ‘cause his eye is clear Throwing light like … Continue reading →

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A better way to His heart

Posted on July 3, 2020 by jwfisch

“If you meet that poor wretch that thrust his spear into my side, tell him there is another way — a better way — to get at my heart. If he will repent, and look upon the one he has … Continue reading →

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Grace Turned Inward

Posted on July 2, 2020 by jwfisch

The gift turned inward, unable to be given, becomes a heavy burden, even sometimes a kind of poison. It is as though the flow of life were backed up. – May Sarton* I want to thank Joe for sending in … Continue reading →

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The challenge of being a Christian in a world with a Christian subculture

Posted on July 1, 2020 by jwfisch

This is a challenging time to be a Christian. There is a big difference between what is culturally Christian and being a Christian in culture.

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One baptism, revisited

Posted on June 30, 2020 by jwfisch

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is … Continue reading →