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It’s February 29, a day that only comes around every four years. If you were born on this day, this is the year you get to celebrate on your actual birth day. I have to separate “birthday” into two words … Continue reading →

I already know it’s going to be a short night and Marti is sending me up to the attic to find a dress for this morning’s Women of Vision breakfast. We have one closet that serves our whole house, so … Continue reading →

Recently I received a comment from one of you that the Catch had “changed” ever since we started talking so much about the Isaiah House and our teleconference Bible study. The implication being that since they are not involved in … Continue reading →

As it turned out, she desperately wanted to tell her story, just not on camera, so she told it to me. Last night was Isaiah House night and Marti had three professional volunteer cameramen set up in a store room, … Continue reading →

Yesterday I took a chance. I stepped into the light and the light did what it always does – it reveals what is there – and what it revealed was unpleasant for me especially, and for some of you. It … Continue reading →

Here at the Catch, we believe one of our primary purposes as followers of Jesus Christ is to make visible that which is invisible. It starts with Jesus. Is there any better way to explain His mission in life except … Continue reading →

Want attitude? Here’s attitude: What have I ever done That was worth even one Of the pleasures I know? What did I ever do That was worth loving you For the kindness you’ve shown?   Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve … Continue reading →

A couple weeks ago, when we were encouraging one another to call someone we lost track of before losing that opportunity altogether to the natural processes of life and death, Steve, one of our readers, sent me the following comment: … Continue reading →

“I believe in a higher power,” he said, “I just don’t think I have to believe some preachers interpretation of who that is.” “Well, you don’t,” I said. “You don’t have to believe anything. But don’t you think you owe … Continue reading →

A recent Los Angeles Times editorial about religion in American politics triggered a couple letters from readers, one of which contains what I think is a priceless comment. “[The] march of religion into American politics raises the question: Whatever will … Continue reading →