Tag Archives: Christmas

First to the stable

Posted on December 19, 2017 by jwfisch

In the town of Bethlehem A king and ruler, child was born Not too many people noticed Just some shepherds on their farm Plus a few hundred thousand angels Breaking the heavens with their song And the rocks and the … Continue reading →

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It really did happen!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jwfisch

Who came up with December 25 as Christmas Day anyway? Four days after the shortest day of the year. The sun sets sooner. The outdoor lights come on. Whoopee. I drive down one block to get to and from my … Continue reading →

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It’s a wonderful life

Posted on December 4, 2017 by jwfisch

In the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey, at a desperate time in his life, wishes he were never born. Clarence Odbody, Angel 2nd Class, sees this as his opportunity to save George from a drunken suicide and … Continue reading →

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Secret Jesus

Posted on December 29, 2016 by jwfisch

You’ve heard of Secret Santa. Well now that Christmas is over I want to encourage you to consider being a Secret Jesus. Think about introducing hope to the hopeless and watch the power of Christ come alive as God did … Continue reading →

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Where has all the goodness gone?

Posted on December 20, 2016 by jwfisch

But the fruit of the Spirit is … love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) The fruit of the Spirit is … goodness. This is a trait sorely … Continue reading →

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How to live with conflict this Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2016 by jwfisch

But the fruit of the Spirit is … [May I have the envelope, please …] love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) “Glory to God in highest heaven, … Continue reading →

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Glad tidings of great JOY!

Posted on December 14, 2016 by jwfisch

But the fruit of the Spirit is … [May I have the envelope, please …] love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) Do not be afraid. I bring … Continue reading →

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‘As you wish’

Posted on December 13, 2016 by jwfisch

But the fruit of the Spirit is … [May I have the envelope, please] … love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) Earlier this year, we had some … Continue reading →

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Course correction

Posted on December 12, 2016 by jwfisch

My last three Catches were about Joseph, earthly father of Jesus. In the first one I challenged some conventional thinking about Joseph in suggesting that he didn’t stand up for his wife’s story about why she was pregnant when he … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Birthday Wish

Posted on December 9, 2016 by jwfisch

Sometimes he can go through a whole morning without ever thinking about it. In so many ways Jesus was just a normal almost seven-year-old kid playing soccer with his friends in the street. But then he’ll pull a move like … Continue reading →

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