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Becoming Like Jesus Is Countercultural

by Wayne Bridegroom You are all aware that John and Marti are at an intensive 6 day seminar so John Shirk and I (Wayne) are filling in. Please keep them in your daily prayers: that our Lord would give them … Continue reading

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Countercultural faith

One of the greatest injustices we do to our young people is to ask them to be conservative. Christianity is not conservative, but revolutionary. – Francis Schaeffer You have been strategically placed right where you are for one reason: to … Continue reading

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Jesus was a Capricorn

Jesus was a Capricorn He ate organic food He believed in love and peace And never wore no shoes Long hair, beard and sandals And a funky bunch of friends Reckon we’d just nail him up If he came down … Continue reading

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John Wayne and the Sermon on the Mount

Those who are indwelled by and dependent upon the Spirit of Jesus are humble and self-effacing. They are deeply touched by the weakness and suffering of others. They are gentle and kind. They long for goodness in themselves and in … Continue reading

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Lessons of love

Today’s Catch borrows from an article yesterday in the Los Angeles Times titled, “Lessons of love from my Palestinian Refugee parents,” written by Ghassan Bisharat, a Palestinian American who is a retired assistant professor of political science at Cal State … Continue reading

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Countercultural Christianity

Today’s Catch is the introduction to John Fischer’s new book, Countercultural Christianity, a gift to all who are participating in the Catch Ministry’s “I’m Younger Than That Now” Annual Campaign. At the beginning of the Seventies, a small group of … Continue reading

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Run!

Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight. The law has become paralyzed, and there is no justice in the courts. The wicked far outnumber the righteous, so that … Continue reading

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Ignite Change: Embracing the Youthful Spirit in Our Beliefs

Dear Catch Community, As our three-week journey through “I’m Younger than That Now” nears its end, let’s reflect on the profound transformation we are undergoing. Bob Dylan’s words, “Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that … Continue reading

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Top Gun

I am thrilled to introduce you to a remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of adventure, leadership, and service, all exemplifying the “younger than that now” theme of our current campaign. With a nod to the iconic Top Gun theme … Continue reading

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The Relationship Movement

We are living in unprecedented times. Long-held beliefs are unraveling in front of our eyes. Things are happening so fast, we can hardly recognize the world from one day to the next. Judeo-Christian values can no longer be assumed. The … Continue reading

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