Category Archives: Jesus

Man, Movement, or Machine?

Posted on December 7, 2022 by jwfisch

In June of 1972, over 100,000 people, mostly college age, attended a 5-day conference in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ called Explo ‘72. There were daily seminars and nightly gatherings in the Cotton Bowl for music and … Continue reading →

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It’s all about Jesus

Posted on September 7, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) At the beginning of the Seventies, a small group of musicians shook Christianity to its base. They burst on the scene seemingly unknown to each other yet all with the … Continue reading →

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Is Christianity a brand or a relationship?

Posted on May 10, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Yesterday we looked at Jesus plus. We realized that being a Christian today comes with a long list of assumptions — assumptions that, for the most part, are not true … Continue reading →

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Jesus plus nothing

Posted on May 9, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) In C.S. Lewis’ famous Screwtape Letters, Wormwood is a junior demon who is being instructed by his senior, Uncle Screwtape, as to how he can steer a believer off course … Continue reading →

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Playing it forward

Posted on April 25, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Series: Characteristics of the Jesus Movement for Today 9. It shook Christianity to its roots (which is the meaning of “radical”). At the beginning of the 1970s, a small group … Continue reading →

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It’s one or the other

Posted on March 16, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) “Do not fear threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:14-15 Whatever you do, don’t let fear rule your heart. To be sure, … Continue reading →

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To be close enough to hear 

Posted on December 8, 2021 by jwfisch

Does anyone ever have the false assumption that it’s someone else’s turn? I do.  Does anyone ever feel like the dial on their motivation is in the red zone? I do.  Is the Holy Spirit active in your life as … 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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World on fire

Posted on September 17, 2021 by jwfisch

In several Catches this week we are recalling to everyone some of the characteristics of the Jesus Movement that fostered a revival 50 years ago, in seeking to create, not another movement, but an environment conducive to God’s direct involvement … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen Jesus My Lord?

Posted on September 16, 2021 by jwfisch

In several Catches this week we are reminding everyone of some of the characteristics of the Jesus Movement that fostered a revival 50 years ago, in seeking to create, not another movement, but an environment conducive to God’s direct involvement … Continue reading →

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