Author Archives: jwfisch

What’s inside a black hole?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by jwfisch

Scientists have discovered that in photographing a black hole, which we can now do, it is possible to glimpse the entire universe bent into bands around it. Here on our tiny little planet earth, a black hole of despair has … Continue reading →

Posted in Natural beauty, pandemic | Tagged dealing with fear, pandemic | 10 Comments

Afraid of being well

Posted on March 30, 2020 by jwfisch

I scored twelve rolls of toilet paper yesterday morning. I was so happy. I had to go to two stores before 8am on a Sunday to find it, but I did. It’s a good thing because I refused to stockpile … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, gospel of welcome, grace turned outward, pandemic | Tagged healing, pandemic | 11 Comments

The big picture

Posted on March 27, 2020 by jwfisch

“Virus cases mount at a grim and worrying pace,” “Day-care system suffers as virus runs roughshod,” “State rules hobble would-be nurses,” “Grim forecast in Silicon Valley,” “County leaders at odds in a time of crisis,” “Experts say growth rate could … Continue reading →

Posted in God's love, pandemic | Tagged God's love, pandemic | 14 Comments

Opening Day

Posted on March 26, 2020 by jwfisch

Today is Opening Day of the 2020 baseball season. The Commissioner of Baseball, Rob Manfred, published a letter this morning to all baseball fans that reads: “Opening Day holds an important place in our hearts. It signifies the arrival of … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, pandemic | Tagged Baseball, pandemic | 10 Comments

How to wash your hands in a pandemic

Posted on March 25, 2020 by jwfisch

This just in … Catch member comes up with the perfect hand-washing technique for these coronavirus-sensitive days. Frequent hand washing has been recommended as one of the simple practices we can perform to reduce our chances of contracting the virus. … Continue reading →

Posted in body life, church, pandemic | Tagged body life, body of Christ, church, pandemic | 15 Comments

Just outside my door

Posted on March 24, 2020 by jwfisch

I went for a short walk this morning just a little ways outside my house. I breathed in the crisp fresh air. No coronavirus there. I felt the warm sun radiate on my face contrasting with the cold air all … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Life, Beauty, Natural beauty, pandemic | Tagged art, Natural beauty, pandemic | 11 Comments

How to safely gather together a group of over 10 people

Posted on March 23, 2020 by jwfisch

Sunday night’s Church at the Catch witnessed even more interaction — the most interaction we’ve had involving many who otherwise would have attended a local church but couldn’t because services were canceled due to self-imposed quarantines as an aid to … Continue reading →

Posted in church, community, discipleship, pandemic | Tagged body life, body of Christ, expanding the Catch, pandemic | 8 Comments

When can I get a hug?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by jwfisch

Stay-at-home Mom. Stay-at-home Dad. Stay-at-home schoolchildren. Stay-at-home non-essential workers. I guess just about everybody is staying at home. And all you need to confirm this is to drive on the L.A. freeways during rush hour and find out there is … Continue reading →

Posted in church, community, pandemic | Tagged church, community, family, pandemic | 14 Comments

Good out of bad

Posted on March 19, 2020 by jwfisch

Last night we had our first International Online Video Conferencing Bible Study and it was a huge success. Fifteen people took part with representatives from the U.S. and Canada. It was a meeting that would have been “illegal” — or … Continue reading →

Posted in church, community, discipleship | Tagged church, Dealing with tragedy, studying the Bible | 5 Comments

The end of all things is near

Posted on March 18, 2020 by jwfisch

Make no mistake, it feels a little like the end of the world out there, if you do get out. I was out driving at 1:30 am Sunday night and during a twenty-minute stretch on the most traveled road around … Continue reading →