Category Archives: pandemic

Never alone

Posted on October 30, 2020 by jwfisch

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) These are truly the most comforting words I can think of right now, and I offer them to you for your consideration. One of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Facing death, pandemic | Tagged Christian worldview, pandemic | 1 Comment

Ready or not here we go

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jwfisch

Things are getting pretty bleak on this side of eternity, but that does not mean we get depressed or lose hope. It just means that things are pretty bleak. Changes in the world’s situation have no affect on the truth … Continue reading →

Posted in church, discipleship, grace turned outward, pandemic, the gospel | Tagged end times, gospel of welcome, pandemic | 3 Comments

Nothing to fear but God

Posted on October 2, 2020 by jwfisch

No king is saved by the multitude of an army;A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety;Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,On those who hope in … Continue reading →

Posted in pandemic | Tagged dealing with fear, pandemic | 4 Comments

Coming in through the window

Posted on September 4, 2020 by jwfisch

Set wide the window. Let me drink the day. Edith Wharton My wife loves open windows. If she had it her way, she would have our windows open year-round, rain or shine. It’s about the fresh air. I’m thinking about … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Jesus, pandemic | Tagged Jesus, pandemic, the Holy Spirit | 2 Comments

Are we living in a ghost town?

Posted on August 10, 2020 by jwfisch

When it comes to road trips, I like to make plans. I love maps — the kind you get at gas stations that you can unfold and spread out in front of you where you can see the whole state … Continue reading →

Posted in Facing death, pandemic | Tagged isolation, pandemic | 2 Comments

Isaac’s turn to sleep

Posted on July 17, 2020 by jwfisch

Funny thing happened to me on the way to the Catch. I was reminded of a picture book my wife, Marti, made for our granddaughter, Jocelyn. It’s about a huggable stuffed leopard we gave her named Isaac, and an imaginary … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, pandemic, parenting | Tagged comfort, God's in control, pandemic | 4 Comments

Anna of Arendelle

Posted on July 15, 2020 by jwfisch

A funny thing happened to me this time on the way to the Catch. I ran into Princess Anna of Arendelle. Not the animated version from the Disney movie, Frozen, but the real princess — the younger sister of Elsa, … Continue reading →

Posted in gospel of welcome, grace, pandemic, parenting | Tagged gospel, pandemic, parenting | 3 Comments

Strike two!

Posted on July 14, 2020 by jwfisch

The funny thing that happened to me on the way to the Catch today makes me wonder if I want to keep this “lighten up” theme going all week for fear of what might happen the rest of the week, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, pandemic | Tagged pandemic, prayer | 10 Comments

A funny thing happened on the way to the Catch

Posted on July 13, 2020 by jwfisch

This was to be the first day of something on the lighter side this week just to try and counteract all the negative news going down. Not that we want to put our heads in the sand and pretend something … Continue reading →

Posted in pandemic | Tagged pandemic | 7 Comments

We need to be uncomfortable

Posted on June 8, 2020 by jwfisch

by Elizabeth Shirk Elizabeth is our new “millennial writer.” She lives in inner city Chicago where her father is a “missionary” to the art culture there. Elizabeth recently graduated from college with honors and is pursuing a career in teaching. … Continue reading →