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The Commercial We Didn’t Make

Dear Citizens of the Catch, Picture this: A dramatic, slow-motion video of people holding hands, sunsets in the background, and a heartwarming voiceover saying: “Your contribution can make a difference today…” Now, imagine we had the budget actually to produce … Continue reading

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The Campaign that Isn’t

Dear Citizens of the Catch: Imagine this: A full-blown campaign. The kind with celebrity endorsements, TV commercials, confetti canons, and someone shouting through a megaphone, “SUPPORT THE CATCH MINISTRY!” But, alas, this is not that campaign. We’re calling it the … Continue reading

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Why the Jesus Movement must live on through us

There was a time, not so long ago, when a generation on the edge of disillusionment and despair encountered a spark that ignited their hearts and set them ablaze for Christ. Those of us who lived through or were influenced … Continue reading

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Declaration of a Marketplace Christian

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV) Whereas:   We are followers of Christ who are wary about things that are given the cultural label “Christian”; and … Continue reading

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What the Lord requires of us

He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 O man … O woman … what … Continue reading

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A Salute to our Veterans: The Yellow Ribbon of Hope and Grace

by Marti Fischer In early 1973, during Operation Homecoming, America rejoiced as 591 prisoners of war were released from captivity in Southeast Asia. Among the celebratory moments, Tony Orlando stood before a crowd of veterans at a Bob Hope show, … Continue reading

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From Failure to Faith

Behold, he whose soul is not upright in him shall fail, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 Have you ever known anyone whose soul doesn’t stand up straight within him/her? How about you? Has your soul ever … Continue reading

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Professional Christians

When I first met my wife, Marti, she was not a professional Christian. She didn’t know one Bible translation from another, and it didn’t matter. She could open any Bible to any place and find something meaningful for herself and … Continue reading

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Who said the rule was golden?

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 Remember the Golden Rule — “Do unto others as you would … Continue reading

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Wait patiently

This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. Habakkuk 2:3 Even so, come, … Continue reading

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