Category Archives: discipleship

‘Sensei’ Roberta

Posted on August 19, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading today’s Catch.) A servant of the Lord and dear friend of the Catch is now in the arms of Jesus. I am sure God had a grand welcome for Roberta Stevens, one … Continue reading →

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Am I one of the few?

Posted on August 5, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the … Continue reading →

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Small gate; narrow road

Posted on August 4, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch in his car.) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate … Continue reading →

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Needed: every day hero

Posted on June 22, 2022 by jwfisch

This Catch will be brief. We have an unplanned visit to prepare for this morning, but I hope you were encouraged and instructed by our recent series revisiting the story of Gideon: Mighty Hero. And though he was a hero … Continue reading →

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What to do in these strange days

Posted on May 12, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) These are truly strange days, indeed. If I ever feel myself growing tired or complacent, I simply pinch myself and say, “Is there no crisis? No hijacking of Christianity by … Continue reading →

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Sent

Posted on May 5, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading →

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The Rebel Jesus

Posted on February 8, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading today’s Catch.) 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 … Continue reading →

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Think about it!

Posted on December 7, 2021 by jwfisch

Think about it! People like Peter, Paul, Phillip, John, Timothy, Lydia, Priscilla — these, among many others, were the voice of Christ to the first church — and its amazing how these few people expanded the word of Christ throughout … Continue reading →

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What is revival?

Posted on December 1, 2021 by jwfisch

As we anticipate starting a revival this week here at the Catch, I urge all of you who care about this to listen to last night’s BlogTalkRadio interview with my brother, Pastor, Author and Bible School founder, Dr. David Fischer. … Continue reading →

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It’s not about you

Posted on November 29, 2021 by jwfisch

It’s not about you. Never was, never is, never will be. And isn’t that good news? Even though you were a Christian and you went to church, you were ineffective. Because for the longest time you still thought it was … Continue reading →

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