Category Archives: Dealing with sin

Much more than being right

Posted on December 1, 2020 by jwfisch

I used to think that I was right. That was back when I thought it mattered. In fact, for a long time, being right was the most important thing about being a Christian. We went to school to learn why … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with sin, the gospel | Tagged Pharisees, sinners, the gospel | 2 Comments

Sinners “R” them (or us?)

Posted on January 17, 2020 by jwfisch

This has been a tough week for me. I’ve been trying to grasp and write about mercy but it’s been alluding me. Twice I’ve had to abandon my first attempt at a Catch because it didn’t get by my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with sin, Friendship | Tagged sinners | 2 Comments

Turn, Turn, Turn

Posted on August 20, 2019 by jwfisch

by Marti Fischer People are waiting for Jesus. Jesus can be seen in us when we are unmasked. We are unwilling to be unmasked over what people might see. Jesus remains hidden. People are still waiting for Jesus. When we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with sin, freedom, Old/New Covenants | Tagged honesty, new covenant | 1 Comment

The blame game

Posted on August 14, 2019 by jwfisch

There is no place in the believer’s life for blame. Blame is never justified and it never serves a positive function. It is as old as Adam and as prevalent as sin. It’s the way we divert anything incoming that … Continue reading →