Category Archives: Friendship

Mercy, not sacrifice

Posted on January 14, 2020 by jwfisch

“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13 Do you ever find yourself wishing someone would get theirs? Maybe you’ve been wronged and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Peter Herschend

Posted on December 9, 2019 by jwfisch

by John & Marti Fischer We are taking this opportunity to acknowledge a man who has single-handedly influenced the Catch more than any other. As our first Chairman of the Board, and working closely with Marti, Peter has left his … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage

Posted on October 23, 2019 by jwfisch

There was no question. As soon as I found out Ron Ritchie was under hospice care at home, and his sons had been called in, I had to go. It was not a nice thing to do; it was a … Continue reading →

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Faith more real than faith

Posted on October 22, 2019 by jwfisch

It was most likely my last time to see Ron Ritchie. His body is shutting down. They are not trying to treat the cancer, only to keep him comfortable, which they are doing. As of yesterday, at least, he’s in … Continue reading →

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Loving the whole person

Posted on September 5, 2019 by jwfisch

Thank you to those who commented both publicly and privately to yesterday’s Catch. Bottom line is: I probably could have been better informed about what I was trying to say, but I do believe most of you got it anyway. … Continue reading →

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Our lives tell the story

Posted on August 23, 2019 by jwfisch

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. 2 … Continue reading →

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Alone or together?

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jwfisch

“Yours for the Journey” means we are not alone. It means we belong to each other for the duration. It means that if you choose to mess up, you take me with you; and if I mess up, I take … Continue reading →

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What the heart knows

Posted on August 9, 2019 by jwfisch

Here is something you can know about every human being regardless of faith or religion, even if they say something to the contrary: They are searching for God. How can I be so sure about this? Because we were made … Continue reading →

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Close to you

Posted on August 6, 2019 by jwfisch

On the day that you were born the angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair And golden starlight in your eyes of blue Remember this one by the … Continue reading →

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Less agreement; more love

Posted on July 26, 2019 by jwfisch

Too much agreement kills a chat.  – Eldridge Cleaver The worst thing about American political parties is that there are only two of them. To be sure, there are additional parties, but these are too small to make much of … Continue reading →

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