Author Archives: jwfisch

Grace turned inside out

Posted on February 15, 2021 by jwfisch

“Grace needs to be turned inside out so that we can see what God’s really doing in there.” That is the way one of our BlogTalkRadio guests explained what he liked about our slogan “Grace Turned Outward.”

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It’s a good thing God is kind

Posted on February 12, 2021 by jwfisch

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful … Continue reading →

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Don’t give up open anyone

Posted on February 11, 2021 by jwfisch

[This story first appeared as a Catch on January 13, 2017. I’m revisiting it because we need to be reminded to listen for this cry in every human soul.] My wife, Marti, loves to tell the story of a dramatic … Continue reading →

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Calling all angels

Posted on February 10, 2021 by jwfisch

Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly? But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?” Matthew 26:53-54 Jesus spoke … Continue reading →

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It doesn’t matter what your excuse is

Posted on February 9, 2021 by jwfisch

A bruised reed He will not break. Isaiah 42:3 I can see it now. Jesus, on the night in which He was betrayed, goes to the olive grove called Gethsemane taking Peter, James and John with Him, and urges them … Continue reading →

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Listen to Wisdom

Posted on February 8, 2021 by jwfisch

Listen as Wisdom calls out!     Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road,     she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town,     on the road leading in, she cries … Continue reading →

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Till We Have Faces

Posted on February 5, 2021 by jwfisch

Some random thoughts about the pandemic: I first encountered sidewalk dining in Europe in 1970. It was love at first sight. I loved being outdoors; I loved watching the world walk by; I loved the open feeling it gives you … Continue reading →

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Patron saint

Posted on February 3, 2021 by jwfisch

I listened again this morning to Lambert Dolphin’s interview from yesterday, and my wife asked me what I liked the most about it. I like that this man has a vast knowledge of the universe, both from his study of … Continue reading →

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Lambert Dolphin, space and time traveler

Posted on February 2, 2021 by jwfisch

“Jesus is running the whole universe so we have to let Him run our lives too.”          – Lambert Dolphin from the instantly famous BlogTalkRadio interview Our Catch today is going to be a little different. Your … Continue reading →

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Empathetic Savior

Posted on February 1, 2021 by jwfisch

Turn to me and have mercy,     for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse.     Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble.  Psalm 25:16-18 (NLT) Does this not … Continue reading →

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