Author Archives: jwfisch

What does Grace Turned Outward mean?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by jwfisch

We’ve been forgiven, so we forgive. We’ve been loved, so we love. We’ve been freely accepted, so we accept others freely. We’ve been given mercy, so we are merciful. We have escaped judgment, so we do not judge. We’ve been … Continue reading →

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An army of Grace Turned Outward

Posted on February 3, 2020 by jwfisch

We’ve been talking a lot about MemberPartners lately. That’s because our MemberPartners are the key to the Catch Ministry. They are the ones who believe in our vision — Introducing the Gospel of Welcome — Grace Turned Outward — to … Continue reading →

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Nailed

Posted on January 31, 2020 by jwfisch

This is it. We are down to our last day for Mike’s $500 Match. Thanks to David and Robert who increased their amounts yesterday, we are now only $165 away from monthly pledges that will guarantee the Catch an increase … Continue reading →

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‘The usual, Kobe?’

Posted on January 30, 2020 by jwfisch

Kudos to the following MemberPartners who have taken part in our Match so far! Check out below. Only $225 to go! Lynn, Pendleton, Oregon; Rebekah, Santa Ana, California; Paul, Wayne, Pennsylvania; Paul; John; Darin, Cozad, Nebraska; Daryl; Roger, Whittier, California; … Continue reading →

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Bringing in the Christmas tree

Posted on January 29, 2020 by jwfisch

Inquiring minds want to know. If it took cutting up my dry Christmas tree with a chainsaw to get it out of the house, how did I get it in? Enough people asked me the question to indicate there were … Continue reading →

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9 boxes

Posted on January 28, 2020 by jwfisch

Well, Christmas 2019 is finally history at the Fischer household. Christmas 2019 is now closed up tightly in boxes on our front porch. Nine boxes, to be exact. Hard to believe all that beauty and all those memories can scrunch … Continue reading →

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When eternity breaks in on us

Posted on January 27, 2020 by jwfisch

It’s impossible to live near L.A. as someone who writes every day, and not write something about Kobe Bryant this morning. You would have to be an alien who just landed on this planet to not know what went on … Continue reading →

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What does your worldview do for the world?

Posted on January 24, 2020 by jwfisch

Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. (1 Corinthians 9:22 NLT) Worldview is critical to our thinking if we want to reach everyone, everywhere with the gospel of welcome — grace … Continue reading →

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The miracle of forgiveness

Posted on January 23, 2020 by jwfisch

Catch MemberPartner, Robert, from Seattle, shared with us a “sore thumb” story about forgiveness. The story was featured on TV, so it reached a large number of people and makes a statement that no sermon could ever equal. And even … Continue reading →

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Sticking out like a sore thumb

Posted on January 22, 2020 by jwfisch

How does it feel to be a sore thumb? Notice I said to be a sore thumb? We’ve all had a sore thumb before but I’m talking about being one. If you care for the hurting, the hungry and the … Continue reading →

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