Author Archives: jwfisch

Surprised by Joy

Posted on February 3, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. (Psalms 150:5-6) My older son loves to play the drums. He’s … Continue reading →

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Choose Joy!

Posted on February 2, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) Last night’s BlogTalkRadio interview with Doug Stevens is required listening for our Catch … Continue reading →

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The Word

Posted on February 1, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Who can you trust anymore? It’s a rather helpless feeling, isn’t it? News sources are all biased — even the “unbiased” ones. Used to be you could trust anyone in … Continue reading →

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Moment of truth

Posted on January 31, 2022 by jwfisch

Click here for a video of John reading this Catch. One play doth not the game make. But it sure can come close.

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Are your thoughts up to date?

Posted on January 28, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) I must say, I am thrilled at the responses we have gotten to yesterday’s Catch about older people going downward in age and outward in relationships as opposed to the … Continue reading →

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Down and out in your town

Posted on January 27, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) I know there are older people who might like me, and me them, but generally speaking, it appears older people naturally go up in age and inward in focus. I … Continue reading →

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‘Take A Chance On Me’

Posted on January 26, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) I think John is a pioneer. I know Marti is. Are there others? Are there older, wiser people out there who are willing to invest in me, believe in me, … Continue reading →

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So what’s spiritual about football?

Posted on January 25, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch. It’s that time of year when a young man’s fancy turns to … football? Yes, at least here in America with four teams left standing and two more weekends of … Continue reading →

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Simply the Best

Posted on January 24, 2022 by jwfisch

“I am tired of people criticizing my generation,” wrote a Millennial in our recent questionnaire. “Why can’t people just listen — and then call out the best in me? Even if they are considered an elder, I want a friend. … Continue reading →

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On the street where you live

Posted on January 21, 2022 by jwfisch

Come take a stroll with me down the streets of the internet, the only place I know where people the world over are all your neighbors. Mr. Rogers never had it so good. Some people claim you can’t have real … Continue reading →

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