Author Archives: jwfisch

In the lower righthand corner of everyone

Meet Ariél. She is a 19-year-old sophomore at a college back east, and it is very important to her that you know she has an accent mark over the “e” in her name. When she told me her name, and … Continue reading

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‘I Love mY bab’

Ok, we’re in Day Two of Chandler’s 22nd birthday celebration, so I’ve pulled out another of my favorite Chandler Catches — this, from a Father’s Day when he was six. A big part of our purpose in life springs from … Continue reading

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Me and Michael Douglas

Today our son, Chandler, is 22 years old. One of my favorite writings is a piece I wrote about his birth. In honor of that auspicious event I am happy to share it with you today. The only guy I … Continue reading

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Listening to millennials

We need to start listening to millennials. They are sensitive to things that are near to the heart of God, but have been overlooked by evangelicals for decades.  Take just the single issue of justice. I grew up dead center … Continue reading

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He is greater than me

“It took me a long time to figure out what that meant,” he said. I was standing in line a few days ago in the local grocery when a young millennial behind me made a comment that at first I … Continue reading

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Our Indomitable Soul

While John and Marti are on retreat, our good friend, Dave Roper will be providing our Catches each day. For more on Dave’s works, click here. Remind them to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, … Continue reading

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Gates

While John and Marti are on retreat, our good friend, Dave Roper will be providing our Catches each day. For more on Dave’s works, click here. I’ve opened a door before you that no one can close. You don’t have … Continue reading

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Total Control

While John and Marti are on retreat, our good friend, Dave Roper will be providing our Catches each day. For more on Dave’s works, click here. Deep in unfathomable minesOf never-failing skill[God] treasures up His bright designs,And works His sovereign … Continue reading

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Looking Up

While John and Marti are on retreat, our good friend, Dave Roper will be providing our Catches each day. For more on Dave’s works, click here. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD;In the morning I will … Continue reading

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When In Doubt

While John and Marti are on retreat, our good friend, Dave Roper will be providing our Catches each day. For more on Dave’s works, click here. John called two of his disciples to him and sent them to Jesus, asking, … Continue reading

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