Category Archives: discipleship

‘Do not let your hearts be troubled’

Posted on October 20, 2020 by jwfisch

Confusion will be my epitaph As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh But I fear tomorrow I’ll be crying Yes I fear tomorrow I’ll be crying … Continue reading →

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Reactivate the New Covenant

Posted on October 13, 2020 by jwfisch

The New Covenant is the most important truth about living the real Christian life that almost no one knows about. It runs counter to most of the teaching and assumptions Christians have about being a better person, doing the right … Continue reading →

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‘Make disciples of all the nations’

Posted on October 9, 2020 by jwfisch

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 Father and the Son and the Holy … Continue reading →

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‘Christ in you, the hope of glory’

Posted on October 6, 2020 by jwfisch

The Catch Ministry was incorporated in 2012 as a CyberChurch when very few recognized the digital dimension could provide faith-based experiences. But people like Peter Herschend, George Barna, JD Schlieman, and Michael McCausland recognized the need to focus on the … 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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‘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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Revolutionary Jesus

Posted on September 15, 2020 by jwfisch

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus 101

Posted on September 14, 2020 by jwfisch

Love your enemies Pray for those who persecute you If someone forces you to go one mile, go two If someone takes your shirt, give him your coat, too If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other … Continue reading →

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‘Do you know Jesus?’

Posted on August 18, 2020 by jwfisch

It’s all about Jesus. Let’s simplify and clarify the religious playing field in this country. It’s easy to do. It’s Jesus, or something else. It’s Jesus, or it’s religion. It’s Jesus, or it’s politics. It’s Jesus, or it’s evangelicals do … Continue reading →