Category Archives: grace turned outward

Love over barriers

Posted on October 25, 2021 by jwfisch

For the past three weeks, Hebrews 13 has been revealing its treasures to us daily. There are many and they are prophetic, and they are so very timely. And I am personally excited because I have been praying for this. … Continue reading →

One more reason why church should be like an AA meeting

Posted on October 22, 2021 by jwfisch

Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. Hebrews 13:13 “Hi, my name is John, and I’m a sinner.” “Hi John!” That’s the way church should begin. Before the Call to Worship; before the opening … Continue reading →

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No enduring city

Posted on October 15, 2021 by jwfisch

For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. Hebrews 13:14 Outside. Everything happens outside. Jesus died outside the camp. We go to meet Him outside the camp where He … Continue reading →

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Strengthened by grace

Posted on October 12, 2021 by jwfisch

It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace. Hebrews 13:9 Have you ever thought of grace as strengthening you heart? I haven’t until I asked my wife about this and she said, “Oh yes! It’s my only hope.” … Continue reading →

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Grace, starring Jesus

Posted on October 7, 2021 by jwfisch

Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. Hebrews 13:13 Here’s why it is so important for us to go outside the camp and bear the disgrace Jesus bore. Without that, people will get the … Continue reading →

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Bearing the disgrace

Posted on October 5, 2021 by jwfisch

Let us, then, go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. Hebrews 13:13 Here is just a part of the disgrace Jesus bore outside the camp: He was crucified as a common criminal. He was mocked, flogged and … Continue reading →

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“Outside the camp”

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jwfisch

We are focusing our attention on “out” this week. When we say “out,” what do we mean? Actually we mean a lot of things; more than we can talk about in one day, but here’s a good start. By “out,” … Continue reading →

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Wake up to the world

Posted on August 12, 2021 by jwfisch

It is a travesty when the people of God become the holy oil sprinkled on the status quo. – Os Guinness My fictional character, Ben Beamering from the novel we’ve been talking about lately, Saint Ben, never did what was … Continue reading →

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What took you so long?

Posted on August 9, 2021 by jwfisch

“I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the … Continue reading →

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Staying awake to the world

Posted on August 2, 2021 by jwfisch

My father sat in on an L.A. studio session in 1970 during the recording of my second album, “Have You Seen Jesus My Lord?”. He was not there because he liked the music (he didn’t), he was there for me, … Continue reading →