Author Archives: jwfisch

Nothing to fear but God

Posted on October 2, 2020 by jwfisch

No king is saved by the multitude of an army;A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety;Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,On those who hope in … Continue reading →

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LA’s own rock star

Posted on October 1, 2020 by jwfisch

Los Angeles has its own rock star. Now I know there are a lot of rock stars this city has produced in its history, but none like this one. That’s because this one is a rock — a real rock … Continue reading →

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Unopened gifts

Posted on September 30, 2020 by jwfisch

Marti’s birthday was last Sunday, but she hasn’t opened any gifts yet. That’s because she was in bed most of the day feeling under the weather, due most likely to a high degree of pollen in the air from a … Continue reading →

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Silencing the stones

Posted on September 29, 2020 by jwfisch

When Jesus made His triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem on a donkey’s colt (that was a far cry from what the Jews were expecting in their Messiah, even though Zechariah 9:9 had prophesied it 500 years earlier), and … Continue reading →

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Rebel Jesus

Posted on September 25, 2020 by jwfisch

They call him by the “Prince Of Peace” And they call him by “The Savior” And they pray to him upon the sea And in every bold endeavor And they fill his churches with their pride and gold As their … Continue reading →

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Jesus whisperer

Posted on September 24, 2020 by jwfisch

“I think it’s wonderful we have the free will and the ability to have a relationship with God. When I read the Gospel I hear the Lord talking to me and teaching me, and it’s not all that difficult to … Continue reading →

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A lump of clay or a piece of pottery?

Posted on September 23, 2020 by jwfisch

“I certainly didn’t create the talent.  It was something that was given to me like a piece of clay that I had to discover and mold.” Mark Spoelstra had a pretty simple philosophy of life. God gives us incredible gifts … Continue reading →

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‘What else more could a man ask for?’

Posted on September 22, 2020 by jwfisch

I love this interview with Mark Spoelstra (below) that captures the heart and soul of an artist — an artist who supported his family with sixteen different jobs throughout his life and still managed to remain an artist, and remain … Continue reading →

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‘Jesus Comin’ Back to Town’

Posted on September 21, 2020 by jwfisch

This week we are going to get to know Mark Spoelstra. Mark is listed in Wikipedia as “an American singer-songwriter and folk and blues guitarist.” From his early days in Greenwich Village, New York, he periodically brushed with fame, but … Continue reading →

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‘Jesus, He’s my friend’

Posted on September 18, 2020 by jwfisch

Jesus, He’s my friend. He took me by the hand; Led me far from this land.             – Arthur Reynolds from the song, “Jesus is Just Alright”   I got a friend in Jesus.   … Continue reading →

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