Author Archives: jwfisch

The lady pouring coffee

    And the lady pouring coffee, she knows the regulars by name And if she doesn’t know you, she calls you “Honey” just the same The lady who pours you coffee, knows your name, and calls you “Honey” if … Continue reading

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What do you have to say to folks at Johnny’s Cafe?

  GRAND OPENING OF JOHNNY’S CAFÉ COMING SOON!!! Our MemberPartners will soon have a place of their own to gather, find out new information, play games, study the Word, and generally hang out. We will start with an open house … Continue reading

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Story

Walk in any day and you find a slice of life at your table One man leavin’ his wife, another wishin’ he was able An old man tryin’ to forget — a young one lookin’ for a label And the … Continue reading

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A seat at the counter

Go spend the day down at Johnny’s Cafe All kinds of people there with plenty to say If you’ve got nothin’ to say to folks at Johnny’s Cafe, You’ve got nothin’ to say at all.   Walk in any day … Continue reading

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The key to love and fear

You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both It’s there at you command        – from the song, “Get Together” by the Youngbloods For God has not … Continue reading

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After further review …

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking since yesterday’s Catch and I believe I have a few wrongs to right. I’m not quite sure what got into me yesterday; it certainly wasn’t what I truly know or believe. First, I’m … Continue reading

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Where’s the Reverend Doctor?

I just wrote to someone who said they would be praying for me as I prepare to speak at Arnold’s memorial service two weeks from Saturday, “Thank you so much. I really need your prayers. I’m already nervous about this … Continue reading

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What the world needs now (is what we’ve got)

It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of … Coming off of a patriotic week, it’s only right that we would check our own commitment to the things that will make a real difference in our country. A … Continue reading

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But for this death

We’re about ready to close the book on Arnold. The Memorial Service will be two weeks from tomorrow at Laguna Presbyterian Church. At Arnold’s request, I will be bringing the message. Attendance could be significant. Arnold was a rather well-known … Continue reading

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Grace patriots

“John and Marti, I’m struggling to find the words, so I’ll just share that Arnold’s story, your friendship with him, his reunion with our Heavenly Father, and his and Marie’s love for each other have touched my heart.”  – Grace … Continue reading

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