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Author Archives: jwfisch
‘How was the cioppino?’
Some might say Marti’s DNA is all about relationships. But working together in pairs and groups is a part of all of our DNA. Relationships provide the support we need to thrive. They are always based on the connections that hold … Continue reading
Distancing oneself from the politics of the church
Looking to understand what’s keeping “spiritually open non-Christians” away from church, Barna Research gave this non-Christian demographic a list of statements pertaining to Christianity and the church to discover which statements resonated most. Barna’s data reported: “The most popular response … Continue reading
Spiritually open non-Christians
George Barna’s research group recently did a study on “Spiritually Open Non-Christians.” Why is this important? Because people come to a religious discussion currently with lots of preconceived ideas about Christianity and Christians. With non-Christians, one mustn’t be naive and … Continue reading
Paradise Lost (and found)
I’m sure you have seen pictures of the devastation wrought by the wildfires that swept through the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Someone said the destruction in some areas was similar to pictures of the … Continue reading
Ivy among the bricks
Yesterday’s Catch, “I can’t believe I’m getting away with this,” deserves more scrutiny. It’s a feeling of astonishment that should permeate all we do, if, in fact, we are walking with Jesus. It’s a statement common to living a life … Continue reading
‘I can’t believe I’m getting away with this’
“When you feel like the luckiest guy around, you don’t get sour.” Is this the comment of someone who just won the lottery? Or a sports team that just won the World Cup by a millimeter? No. It’s the comment … Continue reading
Too much Christianity
Too many teachers and not enough truth Too many preachers and not enough proof You’ve got to find it …you’ve got to find it yourself None of these people can give you any help … Continue reading
How to save the world
Excessive attachment to political parties agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one party against another, and opens the door to foreign influence and corruption. – George Washington Where is George when we need … Continue reading
Love over the long haul
Think of what God got when He got us. As Dan Haseltine of the rock group Jars of Clay once observed, “Look at the marriage of Jesus… the one with the bride who sleeps around, never listens, disowns, scorns, dishonors, … Continue reading
It’s all about relationships
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor died today; she was 56. Cause of death is uncertain at this point, but if you read anything about her life, you realize that life itself could have caused her death because her life was tragic. … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 