Author Archives: jwfisch

Stuck

When you notice that the Catch has been coming out late, or sometimes (as in last Monday) not at all, you can usually assume one thing: I’m going through the wringer. I’m trying to get at something that I’m not … Continue reading

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Perplexed

Perplexed, but not in despair … 2 Corinthians 4:8 This is not about victorious living — this is about ordinary life lived out through the surpassing power of God.  It’s not about you (or me). It’s about the all-surpassing power … Continue reading

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One a day multiple challenges

One of my favorite passages of scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-12. It immediately follows the famous “jars of clay” verse, and confirms why God would want to put a valuable treasure in an ordinary clay pot. But more on that … Continue reading

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Showcased

God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus … Continue reading

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For heaven’s sake

God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on … Continue reading

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The Gospel According to You

We’ve got so many of these — the Gospel According to Peanuts, The Simpsons, Biff, Mary Magdalene, and of course, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. But of all of them, the greatest of them for each one of us is … Continue reading

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Kind eyes

You are here And so am I Maybe millions of people go by But they all disappear from view And I only have eyes for you (Sha bop sha bop) “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for … Continue reading

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Why we have hope

At a time when you would think no one would be very hopeful about the future, it turns out that a high percentage of 18-29 year-olds in America are. Not only that, they are involved in politics more than have … Continue reading

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3 frogs on a log

The mind of man plans his way [Decision], but the LORD directs his steps [Action]. (Proverbs 16:9 NASB) Ever hear the story of three frogs on a log? One decided to jump down… how many were left? Three… because deciding … Continue reading

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Praying in a pandemic.

If there was ever a time for prayer, it would be now when we are in the middle of a pandemic. One of the most important reasons for praying in a pandemic is our isolation. So many people suffering from … Continue reading

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