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Author Archives: jwfisch
Jesus still saves
There was a lot of talk about the rapture during the Jesus Movement. Hal Lindsey’s New York Times best-selling book would have covered it and a 1972 evangelistic film “A Thief in the Night” made it popular, followed by the … Continue reading
I wish we’d all get ready
There was a certain other-worldly quality to the Jesus Movement. That’s because everyone believed we were in the end times and the return of Christ was imminent. The widespread success of Hal Lindsey’s Late Great Planet Earth played a big … Continue reading
The last Jesus Movement
Jesus is still the message; Grace is still the means; and Grace Turned Outward is the ministry to the world. This is what it’s all about. Contrary to popular opinion, and even what I’ve written in the past, I am … Continue reading
‘Are you ready?’
“Are you ready to meet the Lord?” It was THE question of the Jesus Movement. Marti used to ask it of at least one person she met at 30,000 feet on each one of her flights (she bid the short … Continue reading
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Man, Movement, or Machine?
In June of 1972, over 100,000 people, mostly college age, attended a 5-day conference in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ called Explo ‘72. There were daily seminars and nightly gatherings in the Cotton Bowl for music and … Continue reading
‘Don’t use my name’
In our excellent interview with Noel Paul Stookey (you will definitely want to visit that interview below), he spoke of two divine interventions that shaped his life and career. The first introduced him to Jesus, the second provided direction for … Continue reading
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The Word of God and Prayer
At the time of the Jesus Movement, there was a black hole where any authority once existed. The younger generations had pretty much thrown off all traditional authority be it parents, church, school, law enforcement, military, and government. The ‘60s … Continue reading
The voice of Christ for today and tomorrow
In the only recognized authority on the Jesus Movement, the book, God’s Forever Family, by Larry Eskridge, a great deal of time is spent on a Bible study in the home of Ted and Liz Wise, in Sausalito, California, as … Continue reading
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We are the Family of God
One aspect of the Jesus Movement that is missing from younger generations today is the realization of the importance of community. In many ways, social media has tried to make up for the loss of community, but it hasn’t done … Continue reading
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‘Everyone, Everywhere’
“Leadership rose from among the new believers.” – Number 9 of 14 Characteristics of the Jesus Movement Marti Fischer, my wife, has the spiritual gifts of a leader. To some that is somewhat of an issue in that they believe … Continue reading
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John Fischer The Catch 