Author Archives: jwfisch

God loves the world

Posted on September 5, 2018 by jwfisch

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that … Continue reading →

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In the in-between time

Posted on September 4, 2018 by jwfisch

Love Him in the morning when you see the sun a-rising Love Him in the evening ‘cause He took you through the day And in the in-between time when you feel the pressure coming Remember that He loves you and … Continue reading →

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Stepping into the Kingdom of God

Posted on August 30, 2018 by jwfisch

Labor Day weekend. Can you believe it’s the last official weekend of summer? I haven’t even gotten my barbecue out yet. Does this mean we’ve already had Memorial Day? Most high schools around here have already had their first game. … Continue reading →

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God, politics and religion

Posted on August 29, 2018 by jwfisch

Today, I am being led to remind myself and all of us that the Lord our God is over all — all nations, all leaders, all political systems, all ideologies — God is God. There is none like Him. He … Continue reading →

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Why be cute when you’re already beautiful?

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jwfisch

  This was a time when I inadvertently showed you what not to do. My wife pointed it out to me when I read her yesterday’s Catch last night. In yesterday’s Catch, I included a list summarizing Paul’s strategy in … Continue reading →

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A message for the marketplace

Posted on August 27, 2018 by jwfisch

Any road to understanding marketplace Christianity, or how we need to approach sharing the gospel in the wider world around us, has got to go through Acts 17, that great chapter in the history of the early church which includes … Continue reading →

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Taking the high road

Posted on August 24, 2018 by jwfisch

It is critical, especially in light of the ongoing culture wars (and they are ongoing; and appear to be worsening) how we behave as Christians in the world and in the marketplace of ideas, and right now, it’s my observation … Continue reading →

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What does your worldview do for people in the world?

Posted on August 23, 2018 by jwfisch

Worldview is not a battleground. It is not our worldview versus their worldview. Nor is it our goal to get everyone to have a Christian worldview. There is even some debate as to whether there is a right or a … Continue reading →

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Our place in the world

Posted on August 22, 2018 by jwfisch

My wife is an expert at opening people up. We should all take notes. Her most recent example came last night when we were out to dinner. It wasn’t exactly a Johnny’s Cafe-type diner, but Marti has a way of … Continue reading →

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Branded

Posted on August 21, 2018 by jwfisch

I am hopelessly branded. The brand has branded me. I pay $5.99 for a six-pack of coke and it’s not even 12-ounce cans or bottles; it’s for the little 8-ounce bottles, but they look like the coke bottles we used … Continue reading →

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