Author Archives: jwfisch

The Longest Night

And when it’s day to me, it’s night to someone And when it’s night, you may not want to go on                       – Mark Heard Today is the longest night … Continue reading

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Good will hunting

  You know it well. It is probably the most famous greeting of Christmas — on more Christmas cards than any other — “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). Or … Continue reading

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Wake up call

Last night was our last Catch online Zoom revival meeting for this year, and it truly lit a fire among those in attendance. If you weren’t there, the good news is, we have it on demand as soon as we … Continue reading

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Raining cats and dogs

We’re getting rain today and there is something about rain that makes it feel like a blessing from heaven, especially in an area like southern California that has been experiencing a severe drought. Right now it’s a light rain, but … Continue reading

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Not so amazing grace?

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Revelation 2:4 But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. Luke 7:47 Knowing the love of God is a factor of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a factor of confessed sin. … Continue reading

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Beginning of the Living End

We’re talking about being the voice of Christ to this century’s generations. Well last night we found the voice of Christ in rock and roll to this generation in the inimitable voice and songwriting of Randy Stonehill. 

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To be close enough to hear 

Does anyone ever have the false assumption that it’s someone else’s turn? I do.  Does anyone ever feel like the dial on their motivation is in the red zone? I do.  Is the Holy Spirit active in your life as … Continue reading

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Think about it!

Think about it! People like Peter, Paul, Phillip, John, Timothy, Lydia, Priscilla — these, among many others, were the voice of Christ to the first church — and its amazing how these few people expanded the word of Christ throughout … Continue reading

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Go forward!

It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 What  do you think of when you … Continue reading

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What do Pooh Bear and Tinker Bell have to do with revival?

Our first revival meeting consisted of spending an uplifting evening with Pooh Bear and Tinker Bell. Those are Disney character names our guests, Barry and Mari McGuire, have taken for themselves, and they appropriately capture the childlike nature of their … Continue reading

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