Author Archives: jwfisch

The Proverbs 31 woman

Posted on September 6, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Let me introduce you to a Proverbs 31 woman. Do you know her?

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(Click here for a video of John reading today’s Catch.) I woke up this morning feeling a really strong connection to my bed. We had a hold on each other that didn’t want to let go. My bed really wanted … Continue reading →

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‘Relationships, relationships, relationships’

Posted on August 31, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) In the real estate world it’s known as “location, location, location.” Where a property is located determines its value more than anything else. In the church and in all types … Continue reading →

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Honoring women

Posted on August 30, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Ruth, Rahab, Deborah, Jael, Esther, Abigail … We have a tendency to think of these women of the Bible as exceptions to the rule. They are not. Many of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, relationships, women | Tagged courage, encouragement, relationships, women | 70 Comments

Death to life

Posted on August 25, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading tis Catch.) “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest … Continue reading →

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‘They went thataway’

Posted on August 24, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Rahab the prostitute … was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road. James 2:25 … Continue reading →

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Guess who’s (not) coming to dinner

Posted on August 23, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) One final word about our dear friend and sister, Roberta Stephens, who passed away suddenly from cancer last week. Her Memorial this weekend was a tribute to a life well-served. … Continue reading →

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‘Sensei’ Roberta

Posted on August 19, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading today’s Catch.) A servant of the Lord and dear friend of the Catch is now in the arms of Jesus. I am sure God had a grand welcome for Roberta Stevens, one … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, service, spiritual gifts | Tagged discipleship, service | 2 Comments

A God like us

Posted on August 18, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Here are a few things Chandler and I found on the road during our recent trip through the southwestern United States. Small towns are dying. We came upon town after … Continue reading →

Posted in image of God, Marketplace Christian | Tagged image of God | 4 Comments

Listen to your life

Posted on August 16, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) One of my favorite writers passed away yesterday at 96. Frederick Buechner was the author of 30 books all of which championed in some way the themes we have adopted … Continue reading →