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‘Don’t worry about the wicked’

by John Fischer, King David and Cynthia Don’t worry about the wicked     or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away.     Like spring flowers, they soon wither. Trust in the Lord and do good.     Then you will live … Continue reading

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Understanding who we are

To be successful in approaching our theme, “Not Done Yet,” the first thing we as Citizens of the Catch Ministry need to do is push past preconceptions about the various generations’ mindsets and definitions. As one of our MemberPartners, Deborah … Continue reading

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A tale of transition

As we stand together, I am compelled to share a tale of transition and guidance from the Lord, woven through the imagery of two cherished prints adorning our home.

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Igniting Passion Beyond Valentine’s Day: A Blueprint for Lasting Love

Valentine’s Day, with its enchanting allure, offers a glimpse into the depth of intimacy we share with our partners. It’s a night of tender embraces, passionate kisses, and shared moments that remind us of the extraordinary bond we’re fortunate to … Continue reading

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Prickly

If you can’t handle thorns, how can you ever expect to hold a woman? Roses were meant to be this way: to entangle their beauty and delicacy in a maize of twisted barbed wire. Perhaps to protect as much as … Continue reading

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How Much Do I Owe You?

A story told by Kent Nerburn Several years ago, a cab driver arrived late at night for a pick-up at a building that was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, he normally … Continue reading

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Love is a Rose (a short story)

by Marti and John Fischer Have you ever had one of those days when you cannot consume enough coffee to prop the eyelids open and you require elbows, like crutches on the table, to hold you up? I’m having one … Continue reading

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Give her…

by Marti Fischer Whether you are married, dating, about to… thinking of… or already getting a divorce, consider this: Just stop. Stop the complexity, and start making your life more simple. Buy your wife, your date, or your departing partner … Continue reading

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A new love story

Welcome to the month of love. It’s a good thing because everything else about February is pretty icky. I remember living in New England where February was wet and cold. Snow was slushy, skies were always gray, but then you’d … Continue reading

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The flick of a switch

How do you want to go out, with a bang or a whimper? Do you want to rust away from lack of use or blaze out like a comet across the sky? What are we here for? To create a … Continue reading

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