Author Archives: jwfisch

What to do about conspiracy theories

Posted on July 25, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) As followers of Christ and students of the Bible, we don’t need any conspiracy theories. We already have one, and it’s not a theory; it’s the truth. “Put on all … Continue reading →

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Hard to receive

Posted on July 22, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) A real relationship with God is so hard for us to accept because we can do nothing to earn it, and nothing to discredit it. We are not used to … Continue reading →

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Prophet weds and loves practicing prostitute

Posted on July 21, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) “Go and marry a prostitute.” Thus begins the unusual story of Hosea, one of the most surprising prophets to the nation of Israel. It was his prophetic mission to marry … Continue reading →

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Love for no reason

Posted on July 20, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) For the life of our marriage, quite consistently, my wife has loved me for no reason.  Now in case you’re wondering, that’s a good thing — a very good thing, … Continue reading →

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The Voice of Dodger Stadium

Posted on July 19, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) With the All Star game set for tonight in Dodger Stadium, it seemed fitting to go back to a Catch I wrote in 2016 in honor of Vin Scully’s last … Continue reading →

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Two players doth not a baseball team make

Posted on July 18, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) My Angels have fallen from heaven. Their halos are crooked. They started out this season so promising. They were tied for first place at one point and they have two … Continue reading →

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What are we?

Posted on July 15, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) You have set your glory in the heavens. Psalm 8:1 I continue to be mesmerized by this picture of deep space taken by NASA’s new Webb telescope which we put … Continue reading →

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A cathedral in space

Posted on July 13, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) So far, NASA’s new Webb telescope has revealed “cosmic cliffs,” the glittering landscape of a star’s birth, black holes never seen before, a dying star’s final performance, the steamy atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Six things to remember about coming alongside

Posted on July 12, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) I am normally not a fan of ten steps to this or five steps to do that, but I recently came up with these six things to remember about being … Continue reading →

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God’s HR Department

Posted on July 11, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) “I can say I have met the most amazing people on this planet when I have pushed the walls aside and just gotten to know people for who they are.” … Continue reading →

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