Author Archives: jwfisch

‘When you pray …’

Posted on May 31, 2018 by jwfisch

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when … Continue reading →

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The Equalizer

Posted on May 30, 2018 by jwfisch

“Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen.     He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him,     and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not fight or shout     or raise his voice … Continue reading →

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Faith or fear; what will it be?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by jwfisch

Paranoia strikes deep Into your life it will creep It starts when you’re always afraid Step out of line, the men come and take you away We better stop, hey, what’s that sound? Everybody look what’s goin’ down     … Continue reading →

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We have won this war

Posted on May 25, 2018 by jwfisch

Morning sun rising There’s sleep in our eyes And echoes of nightmares Taunt us with lies But this is a new day This is the dawn There is a new way Calling us on   Hunger and hatred War and … Continue reading →

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How good are you?

Posted on May 24, 2018 by jwfisch

“But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 5:20 In other words: Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of … Continue reading →

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Faith, and my Smith & Wesson

Posted on May 23, 2018 by jwfisch

Faith alone will not protect you in a house of God. Dylan Roof, who fatally shot nine congregants in a Bible Study in a Charleston South Carolina church, didn’t start shooting until the parishioners closed their eyes to pray. So … Continue reading →

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Follow the Red Letters

Posted on May 22, 2018 by jwfisch

There is a movement afoot to prioritize the words of Jesus over the rest of the Scriptures. That is not what we are talking about here in our Red Letter Review. We’re not talking about the words of Jesus to … Continue reading →

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Salvation by invitation

Posted on May 21, 2018 by jwfisch

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and … Continue reading →

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Pebbles thrown

Posted on May 18, 2018 by jwfisch

Well, I’m overwhelmed. I am awash in kind words and well wishes. I’m so enjoying reading all your stories and comments. So much so that I’m going to need another day to respond to them all. Thank you to everyone … Continue reading →

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What is a birthday?

Posted on May 17, 2018 by jwfisch

a chance to go to a ballgame and see your name on the jumbotron. a chance to celebrate being born. Being born is a big deal. It means you were thought up in the mind of God. You have a … Continue reading →

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