Author Archives: jwfisch

Happy Anniversary; Take Three

There have been times I have cursed my mentor, Ron Ritchie, for convincing Marti and me to set our wedding date in early January. After spending a good part of the previous year waiting for certain obstacles to the forward … Continue reading

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Away in a manger

So many different ways to show it, be it a nativity or a crèche, it’s the simple story of the birth of Jesus. There’s not much you can do with it except to get everybody there — even the wise … Continue reading

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‘Joy Deep As Sorrow’

Well, we made it. As the dawn started to creep into the morning sky, I realized we had made it through the longest night of the year. From now on, the sun will come up a little earlier and go … Continue reading

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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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