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Taking the first watch

Posted on March 5, 2018 by jwfisch

(Taking a brief hiatus from our 12-step series for a couple Catches from my spring training weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.) So it’s the first morning of my spring training weekend and I am waiting for what I think is the … Continue reading →

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Successor to Billy Graham

Posted on February 23, 2018 by jwfisch

Going to take a second day breakaway from the twelve steps theme to focus on one more thing about the passing of Billy Graham. It’s not every day the greatest evangelist of the century dies. Not to get caught up … Continue reading →

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They will come

Posted on February 22, 2018 by jwfisch

Just as I am though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt Fightings and fears within, without O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871  Billy Graham, 1918 – 2018 All I need is to … Continue reading →

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Get Yourself To Jesus

Posted on January 18, 2018 by jwfisch

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Surely this step opens me up to God. In it I agree that something miraculous could happen. I’m not saying it’s going to happen, or … Continue reading →

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Born to die

Posted on December 21, 2017 by jwfisch

Dark clouds hide the sunlit sky In a barn a baby cries Does He know He’s born to die? Rest now while your trials are few Only your Father knows why Dark clouds hide the sunlit sky In the town … Continue reading →

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Miracle-minded

Posted on October 25, 2017 by jwfisch

I think a lot of people avoid the book of Acts because they might think it’s kind of creepy. Think of it. A mighty rushing wind, fire settling on people’s heads, everyone speaking in tongues, angelic visitations, visions from God, … Continue reading →

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The five little bugs in Christopher’s head

Posted on September 28, 2017 by jwfisch

Marti loves children’s books, and now that we are grandparents, she has been working on her own books for our granddaughter, Jocelyn (we call her Joci). Her most recent offering is a poetic version of a real story about her … Continue reading →

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Bonus life

Posted on September 27, 2017 by jwfisch

Since the giving of thanks is the natural result of grace, its presence or lack of presence is an indicator of the basis by which a person lives life. A thankful person will be someone who is daily experiencing at … Continue reading →

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Starving for love

Posted on September 26, 2017 by jwfisch

One of Chandler’s favorite TV programs growing up was “Mythbusters” on Discovery Channel where two former stunt men put to test certain myths, legends and television and movie special effects to see if they hold up in real life. We … Continue reading →

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JESUS LOVES YOU, but do I?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by jwfisch

There is a bar in Laguna Beach, California that becomes a celebrated biker hangout every Sunday afternoon. There is always a live band playing and rows of gleaming Harleys on either side of the street, with people inspecting them as … Continue reading →

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