Tag Archives: discipleship

Small gate; narrow road

Posted on August 4, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch in his car.) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate … Continue reading →

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Needed: every day hero

Posted on June 22, 2022 by jwfisch

This Catch will be brief. We have an unplanned visit to prepare for this morning, but I hope you were encouraged and instructed by our recent series revisiting the story of Gideon: Mighty Hero. And though he was a hero … Continue reading →

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What to do in these strange days

Posted on May 12, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) These are truly strange days, indeed. If I ever feel myself growing tired or complacent, I simply pinch myself and say, “Is there no crisis? No hijacking of Christianity by … Continue reading →

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Sent

Posted on May 5, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading →

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Simply the Best

Posted on January 24, 2022 by jwfisch

“I am tired of people criticizing my generation,” wrote a Millennial in our recent questionnaire. “Why can’t people just listen — and then call out the best in me? Even if they are considered an elder, I want a friend. … Continue reading →

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Think about it!

Posted on December 7, 2021 by jwfisch

Think about it! People like Peter, Paul, Phillip, John, Timothy, Lydia, Priscilla — these, among many others, were the voice of Christ to the first church — and its amazing how these few people expanded the word of Christ throughout … Continue reading →

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It’s not about you

Posted on November 29, 2021 by jwfisch

It’s not about you. Never was, never is, never will be. And isn’t that good news? Even though you were a Christian and you went to church, you were ineffective. Because for the longest time you still thought it was … Continue reading →

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Go

Posted on September 27, 2021 by jwfisch

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new … Continue reading →

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Bad start

Posted on July 27, 2021 by jwfisch

You know what I just caught myself doing this morning? Putting down someone else’s ministry. Now how is that helping anything? It’s not. It’s only making me feel better for a while, especially when this guy is bigger than me … Continue reading →

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Just like everybody does

Posted on July 20, 2021 by jwfisch

Inside A change is happening on the inside And it makes no sense for me to hide What I don’t want you to see Come see Everything that lies inside me ‘Cause amidst the mess I’ve made of me You … Continue reading →

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