Author Archives: jwfisch

What to do when the country is deeply polarized and someone is shooting at one our presidential candidates

These are tense times for our country. Everyone is on pins and needles. You can see it in their eyes. There’s a little sliver of fear right behind the eye causing the eye to dart when a sound interrupts whatever … Continue reading

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Gateway to heaven

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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‘…and He promises to stay’

Love Him in the morning when you see the sun arising 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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Independence Day

by Marti Fischer Here at the Catch, our continuing study of the Word provides us with the opportunity to examine the challenges we face in living together respectfully and joyfully on this small planet while recognizing the role we play … Continue reading

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In celebration of the in-between

We could put a light on in the driveway and a kettle on the stove And if it’s not too cold we’ll bundle up and walk along the cove We’ll talk ’til there’s nothin’ left to talk about And then … Continue reading

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Keep your armor on

I’m ending our series on spiritual warfare where we started, with the same woodcut print by the 15th century German artist, Albrecht Durer. I’m using it again so that you have it firmly planted in your mind, because what you … Continue reading

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The ‘Thank you bird’ is still thankful

Three weeks ago I wrote about the Northern Mockingbird. I called it the “Thank you bird” because the one that lives near me has, as part of his vast repertoire, a song that sounds just like, “Thank you. Thank you. … Continue reading

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Pray

I don’t think anyone would disagree with me if I said these were the last days. And I also think most people would agree that in the last days there will be increased activity coming from the devil and his … Continue reading

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The sword of the Spirit

… and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 After all of this armor — belt, body armor, shoes, shield, helmet — we take up the sword. The sword is the only offensive … Continue reading

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The hope of salvation

Put on salvation as your helmet … Ephesians 6:21 Our body armor is Christ’s righteousness; our helmet is our hope of salvation. Righteousness protects our heart; salvation protects our mind. Renowned Bible teacher, Ray C. Stedman, points out that the … Continue reading

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