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Fifty years ago today

Posted on October 27, 2022 by jwfisch

I am gradually learning to listen to my 22-year-old son. I am learning to respect his insights instead of thinking that I am the one who needs to bring him around all the time. It’s a big stretch for me. … Continue reading →

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Less of everything else

Posted on October 26, 2022 by jwfisch

We need more of Jesus and less of everything else. By “everything else” I mean just about everything one could think of in relation to Christianity or religion that has little or nothing to do with Jesus, or that takes … Continue reading →

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Jesus is still moving

Posted on October 25, 2022 by jwfisch

We need more of Jesus and less of everything else. The Jesus Movement happened because it was all about Jesus. It would not have happened any other way. Jesus united Christians everywhere, and labels fell away. It didn’t matter your … Continue reading →

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‘I am not having a good day’

Posted on October 20, 2022 by jwfisch

It began with fraudulent charges on my credit card. I say “fraudulent,” because I first approached Marti who was insulted by my accusation. She concluded our argument with “Fine,” which means she cannot be bothered with the issue any longer … Continue reading →

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GO LIVE!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jwfisch

GO LIVE with the presence of the living God working through you. Because you matter, GO LIVE. GO LIVE with change that benefits others. The kingdom of God is here. GO LIVE for those around you. Turn from napping, dabbling, and believing the lie called … Continue reading →

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Elijah comes alive!

Posted on September 20, 2022 by jwfisch

by John Shirk Like Lazerus, Elijah was a man of faith who needed to come alive. No, he wasn’t actually dead and buried. He just wished he was. He had experienced great victories following God. A solitary man, he stood … Continue reading →

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Lazarus comes alive

Posted on September 15, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) by John Shirk Our guest writer for the next 3 Catches will be our Director of Discipleship, John Shirk. John lives with his wife Amy and their 4 daughters in Chicago, … Continue reading →

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No time to sleep

Posted on May 25, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) by Marti Fischer My heart hurts. This is Makenna Lee, fourth grader from Uvalde, Texas. Yesterday morning that priceless smile of hers brought joy to those who knew her as she … Continue reading →

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Pray

Posted on March 1, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) I woke up this morning, took the dogs out, went out front to get the paper, made myself a cup of coffee and wondered, if I lived in Ukraine, would … Continue reading →

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Seeing with the eye of the Lord

Posted on February 28, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading today’s Catch.) Today’s Catch comes from a text I received last night from my daughter, Anne, who is an ER doctor in Hawaii and an avid surfer.