Author Archives: jwfisch

Students making students

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and … Continue reading

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The First Church of Boomers and Millennials

I first proposed this idea in a Catch three years ago to the day. It came out of a lunch I had with a pastor, an attorney who is an influential church leader, and a Christian college professor with a … Continue reading

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A long winding valley

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. 2 … Continue reading

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And that goes for EVERYTHING

by Marti Fischer Grief has hit our home hard. A dear friend of Chandler’s has taken his life. Ethan Vinograd was a sensitive young man who was loved by his Mom and Dad, his sisters and twin brother. Here are … Continue reading

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Jesus whisperer

“I think it’s wonderful we have the free will and the ability to have a relationship with God. When I read the Gospel I hear the Lord talking to me and teaching me, and it’s not all that difficult to … Continue reading

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‘Times of refreshing’

by John & Marti Fischer Historically, when you look at revivals, prayer precedes revival, and God knows we have been praying for revival since September 2021 and dreaming about it for more than 50 years. Prayer and repentance are the … Continue reading

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Why the lady pouring coffee is a good model for a Christian

And the lady pouring coffee, she knows the regulars by name And if she doesn’t know you, she calls you “Honey” just the same The lady who pours you coffee, knows your name, and calls you “Honey” if she doesn’t, … Continue reading

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Get your head in the Game!

It’s time for baseball. The longest season in all of professional sports is about to begin. Think about it. With spring training starting the end of February and the World Series now stretching into early November, there are only two … Continue reading

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Sinful pagan or half-baked Christian?

“Oh ‘spew thee out of my mouth!’” Growing up on King James English, at least where the Bible was concerned, this used to be one our favorite sayings among my Christian friends: “Oh ‘spew thee out of my mouth!’” We … Continue reading

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Grace test

My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly … Continue reading

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