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A Time to Unite: Turning From Blame to Hope Amid Southern California Fires

As fires continue to rage across Southern California, the world watches with heavy hearts. The relentless Santa Ana winds and parched conditions have fueled widespread devastation, leaving thousands of families grappling with the monumental task of rebuilding their lives. With … Continue reading

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What we can learn from natural disasters

I woke up this morning in a small town northeast of San Diego nestled in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains called Ramona. The window in my bedroom looks across to a hillside of beautiful homes cascading down the mountain. … Continue reading

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See from your heart

A gripping photo in the local paper brought home the reality of the horrible tragedy of the wildfires that have brought so much devastation to southern California in the last week. It wasn’t a picture of the blazing inferno, or … Continue reading

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‘Sitting Shiva’ and Saying Goodbye: Reflecting on Jimmy Carter and Peter Yarrow

by Marti & John Fischer Upon hearing of the death of Peter Yarrow, third member of the iconic folk trio, Peter Paul & Mary, I sent my condolences to the sole survivor of the group, Noel  Paul Stookey. He replied … Continue reading

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I Never Had It So Good

Marti and I were married on January 4, 1975. Such a date for a wedding has its advantages and disadvantages, especially when it comes to anniversaries. A definite disadvantage is that we are often spent from the holidays by the … Continue reading

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Cindy Ella’s Dream: A Modern Retelling of the Cinderella Story

A New Year; A New Beginning Happy New Year, Catch Community! As we step into 2025, we are reminded of the power of miracles—their ability to transform lives and inspire hope. Miracles are not just tales from long ago; they … Continue reading

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Cindy Ella’s Dream: A Modern Retelling of the Cinderella Story

Dear Catch Community, Tonight, as the clock strikes midnight and we welcome the New Year; we also conclude an extraordinary chapter in our ministry—a chapter made possible by you. Your involvement, your prayers, and your contributions have allowed us to … Continue reading

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Cindy Ella’s Dream: A Modern Retelling of the Cinderella Story

🎥 Imagine This: A Story You Can’t Ignore… 🎵 Dramatic music swells 🎵 In a world where kindness is overlooked and dreams are just whispers in the wind, one girl rises from the ashes… She’s not just a girl in a tattered dress. … Continue reading

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Cindy Ella’s Dream: a Modern Retelling of the Cinderella Story

A new day is dawning for Cindy, but it won’t come without some help. So, catch up with Cindy’s story today. Take your time with these episodes. It will be well worth it. And while you are at it you … Continue reading

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Cindy Ella’s Dream: a Modern Retelling of the Cinderella Story

Chapter One: Obstacles and Possibilities by Terri Main Cindy Ella Marquez stared at the computer screen. Her eyes flicked down the lines of code searching for that one line, expression, or typo that keeps crashing the program. She is so … Continue reading

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