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What Martin Luther King Jr. Refuses to Accept

Posted on January 19, 2026 by jwfisch

“I accept this award today with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind. I refuse to accept despair as the final response to the ambiguities of history. I refuse to accept the idea … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jwfisch

by Marti Fischer Jesus does not whisper this truth. He states it plainly: You are the light of the world. Not you might be, not you will be someday, not you are when conditions are ideal… You are. Which raises … Continue reading →

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One Body, One Responsibility

Posted on January 15, 2026 by jwfisch

by Marti Fischer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 Romans 12:4–5 What’s the Question? The Bible never describes the church as generations existing side by side but living separately. Scripture gives us a different picture. One body. Many parts. One Spirit. One … Continue reading →

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‘Excuse Me, Lord, You’ve Got the Wrong Guy’

Posted on January 14, 2026 by jwfisch

There’s a universal human belief system that rarely gets written down but is passionately practiced: “God, I’m happy to serve You… just not in that way, with those people, or at this time.” We love God. We trust God. We … Continue reading →

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Why We Stay Home When the World Is Still Waiting

Posted on January 13, 2026 by jwfisch

by Marti Fischer Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on … Continue reading →

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Look Up

Posted on January 12, 2026 by jwfisch

Strange days. Things we’ve never seen or heard before. Multiple versions of the same story. Who to believe? Everyone taking sides. Everyone believes they are right. Most are confused. Fear, worry, and depression are rampant. I have a friend struggling … Continue reading →

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A Message to the Catch Family

Posted on January 6, 2026 by jwfisch

Dear Catch Community, We wanted to share a brief update as we step into the days ahead. Following our planned five-day break, John and I will not be returning immediately to the office—not because the work has slowed, but because … Continue reading →

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‘A Thrill of Hope’

Posted on December 25, 2025 by jwfisch

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new glorious morn It created a shudder through the galaxy — a breaking story that rocked all worlds. It rippled through the stars and slapped against the edges of … Continue reading →

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‘Ring Them Bells’

Posted on December 24, 2025 by jwfisch

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail,With peace on earth, goodwill to men.”       – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We finally wrestled the Christmas boxes down … Continue reading →

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‘Wild’ and ‘Sweet’

Posted on December 22, 2025 by jwfisch

I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!               – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow What unexpected words … Continue reading →

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