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Author Archives: jwfisch
Ring out, wild bells
Dear Catch Community Citizens, As we stand on the cusp of bidding farewell to 2023 and ushering in the New Year, we invite you to join us for a heartfelt New Year’s Eve celebration and communion on Sunday night at … Continue reading
The Grinch Interview
Tis the season, and while Santa Claus is the star of the secular Christmas show, let’s not forget another character who’s etched his way into holiday lore—the Grinch. This not-so-jolly, green character once attempted to swipe Christmas right from under … Continue reading
Heart too small
The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. But I think that the … Continue reading
The meaning and simplicity of Christmas
I saw a Christmas card the other day and had an epiphany. I was suddenly gripped by the meaning and the simplicity of Christmas.
A little goes a long way
“Today is the day,’ said a little boy to his Mom who was smiling as she packed a lunch for the little guy. Jesus was traveling across the Sea of Galilee to visit their town, and today was the day … Continue reading
Maintaining a gratitude attitude
Today, I want to explore with you the transformative power of a gratitude attitude, a quality that the Bible encourages us to cultivate. The apostle Paul, in his letters, sets a fine example of expressing gratitude, thanking God unceasingly for … Continue reading
A big pot of soup for a lot of people
How does one become grateful after sleeping under a blanket of stars for a number of years? One member of the Catch will tell you. She is a benefactor of your gracious contributions to the Catch Ministry. She is filled … Continue reading
Silent night, wholly night
How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still, the … Continue reading
He Wants Us to Go Where?
by John Shirk I wasn’t the first person to learn that you can’t follow Jesus and follow the plan. In the gospels Jesus told twelve me to “Follow me.” I’m sure they had plans as well. Some were successful fishermen. … Continue reading
My Big Plans
by John Shirk When I was young I chose to follow Jesus, and began making plans. And my plans were good.
John Fischer The Catch 