Author Archives: jwfisch

No fear

“Fear not.” It’s what angels say whenever they show up because they put off a very bright white light that would be quite alarming to any mortal. It’s also what Jesus said when He surprised His disciples with an unexpected … Continue reading

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Trusting in the Lord

I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me,     “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!” Psalm 11:1 Look, either you trust in the Lord or you do not. How can you say, “I trust … Continue reading

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Human beings being human

We truly need a lovely story like this one right now. This is a neighborhood being a neighborhood. This would make Mister Rogers proud. It started out last night when one of our Chihuahuas got out. His name is Churchill … Continue reading

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Grace and peace

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans, 1st and 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, 1st and 2nd Timothy, and Philemon, all start out this way. “Grace and peace … Continue reading

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Loving (when it’s hard to do)

If you read our latest communique, “The Bridge to 2021,” you are aware that we had to let everyone across that bridge from 2020 into the New Year. Nothing we could do about it. Sorry about that. We had no … Continue reading

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The Bridge to 2021

[Note: This part of our year-end campaign. Today’s Catch will follow later.] When discussing how best to position the Catch Ministry’s most recent end-of-the-year campaign, a dear Catch MemberPartner recommended we build a bridge to the year 2021.  Giving credence to … Continue reading

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The truth that matters

Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 Let me remind you that we live in a time when … Continue reading

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‘Thy will be done’

Yesterday was one of the darker days in U.S. history, no matter what your take on it or your political persuasion. And what happens from here is equally disrupting. It was unsettling to see as revered an icon and symbol … Continue reading

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The rule of love

You’ve heard of the rule of law. The rule of law is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as “the authority and influence of law in society, especially when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behavior; (hence) the principle whereby all members of a … Continue reading

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Truth in a sea of untruth

Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 We live in a day and age when truth is hard to come by. First, … Continue reading

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