Author Archives: jwfisch

Be strong in the Lord

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 What does it mean to be strong in the Lord? First it means to not be afraid. Fear simply has no place in the heart of … Continue reading

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Living in a time of evil

The picture above is a print made from a woodcut etching by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) a fifteenth century German Renaissance artist who specialized in detailed woodcut prints as well as paintings and writings. This particular etching and others he has … Continue reading

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The real conspiracy

Everyone seems to think there are dark, sinister forces behind the bad things that are going on in the world. Well there are, they just aren’t what most people speculate. This is where conspiracy theories come from — speculation about … Continue reading

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Truth to power

John the Baptist lost his head over sticking his nose into the king’s private business. King Herod had an affair with Herodias, his brothers wife, and he ended up taking her to be his wife. John had been telling Herod, “It … Continue reading

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The “Thank you” bird

The mockingbirds are back. They are amazing. The average mockingbird has around 200 different songs. Most of them they have picked up from different birds (thus their name). Some of their sounds mimic even non-bird sounds. One bird in our … Continue reading

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Catch ‘time out’

While the ministry continues to serve the Catch community each and every day, the “Catch” is taking a “time-out” this week to meet a request by a known film producer to complete the screenplay for one of John’s books, Saint … Continue reading

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The race isn’t over until it’s over

So don’t sit around on your hands! No more dragging your feet! Clear the path for long-distance runners so no one will trip and fall, so no one will step in a hole and sprain an ankle. Help each other … Continue reading

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Running after Jesus

What have I ever done to deserve even one Of the pleasures I’ve known? What did I ever do that was worth loving You For the kindness You’ve shown?               from the song “Why … Continue reading

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Run to Him

“Run to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Yes, I know that it actually says “Come to me,” but I looked up the derivation of the word “come” and found it … Continue reading

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Writing a new song of hope

I have been asked to write a new song — a song of deliverance and hope — “a song that will bring testimony of God’s glory, and that will cause those that have no hope to hear and run towards … Continue reading

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