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‘Could’ over ‘should’

Posted on October 2, 2014 by jwfisch

The Los Angeles Angels start their American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals tonight, and after seeing the Royals beat the Oakland Athletics in an amazing wild card playoff game Tuesday, I must admit I’m a little bit … Continue reading →

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Strangers or angels?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jwfisch

Moving into a new home ranks among the more exciting events in life. It’s definitely a time to celebrate. Moving into a new home can also be stressful, especially if the husband and wife have lived apart from each other … Continue reading →

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Familiarly unfamiliar

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jwfisch

There is a pedestrian bridge just north of Aliso Creek Beach on Pacific Coast Highway in South Laguna. At least that’s what my son, Chandler tells me. I wouldn’t know, though, because I’ve passed under it at least a half … Continue reading →

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What kind of God?

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jwfisch

Job argued with God. Moses bargained with Him. Jacob wrestled with Him. Nehemiah changed His mind. What do these amazing stories tell us about God if it isn’t that He wants a relationship with us probably more than we want … Continue reading →

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Number 2

Posted on September 26, 2014 by jwfisch

I suppose just about everybody is writing about Derek Jeter today, whose last career at bat as a forever-Yankee and most popular, most loved player in baseball, was a walk-off single against the Baltimore Orioles in the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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‘But I tell you…’

Posted on September 25, 2014 by jwfisch

Now begins a section in the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:21-48) where six times He says, “You have heard it said…” which is followed by, “But I say…” It is clearly a reinterpretation of the law for the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Impossibly following Christ

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jwfisch

The teaching of Jesus we’ve been following in Matthew continues with this: Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I … Continue reading →

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Walk and talk

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jwfisch

Tonight, we are privileged to have on our BlogTalkRadio show an old friend and spiritual mentor, Leighton Ford. Leighton has a long and illustrious career: as an evangelist with the Billy Graham Association, of which he served as Vice President; … Continue reading →

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Hiding in the light

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jwfisch

Location! Location! Location! It’s what they say will sell houses, but here Jesus is pushing our location as the way He wants to bring light to the world. Once again, this verse is not about what we do as much … Continue reading →

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Getting out there

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jwfisch

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →