Category Archives: body life

Celebrate the unity

Posted on October 28, 2020 by jwfisch

What does it mean to be “all in this together?” In the High School Musical movie from which our theme song for this campaign is taken, it means that all the factions that usually make up a typical high school … Continue reading →

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‘Abide in Me, Y’all’

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jwfisch

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) The often quoted verse above contains some hidden truth … Continue reading →

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We’re All In This Together

Posted on October 26, 2020 by jwfisch

With malice toward no one; with charity for all.  – Abraham Lincoln Unprecedented early voting numbers are flooding in. This is shaping up to be the greatest voter participation ever. The biggest question will be, however, how well will the … 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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The church already has what it needs

Posted on September 10, 2020 by jwfisch

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3) Here are the words to remember when it comes to solving problems: “What … Continue reading →

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‘Stuck in the Middle with You’

Posted on September 1, 2020 by jwfisch

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right Here I am stuck in the middle with you.             – Stealers Wheel Our friend made a comment yesterday that made me laugh. It also … Continue reading →

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One baptism

Posted on June 26, 2020 by jwfisch

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is … Continue reading →

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One body

Posted on June 19, 2020 by jwfisch

We are one. One body. The church around the world is one body. Each person belongs to the whole. Everyone who believes is a part of everyone who believes. There can be no separation or there is no life. It’s … Continue reading →

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Only One who can make us one

Posted on June 18, 2020 by jwfisch

One love One blood One life You got to do what you should One life With each other Sisters and my brothers One life But we’re not the same We get to carry each other, carry each other One, one … Continue reading →

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‘It’s not about you’

Posted on April 23, 2020 by jwfisch

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:1-2 “What does it mean to be humble, gentle, patient … Continue reading →

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