Tag Archives: faith

Pilgrimage

Posted on October 23, 2019 by jwfisch

There was no question. As soon as I found out Ron Ritchie was under hospice care at home, and his sons had been called in, I had to go. It was not a nice thing to do; it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, Friendship, walk by faith | Tagged discipleship, faith | 8 Comments

It was most likely my last time to see Ron Ritchie. His body is shutting down. They are not trying to treat the cancer, only to keep him comfortable, which they are doing. As of yesterday, at least, he’s in … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, walk by faith | Tagged death, faith | 11 Comments

“Could”s and “should”s

Posted on August 15, 2019 by jwfisch

When teams that could win face teams that should win, what usually happens? The teams that could win, win. That’s because they are playing with something extra. They are already above expectations just to be in the same arena with … Continue reading →

Posted in walk by faith | Tagged empowerment, faith | 2 Comments

‘Angels’ Skaggs dies at 27’

Posted on July 2, 2019 by jwfisch

How does this happen? How does a 27-year-old healthy athlete just die overnight? Tyler Skaggs, starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Texas yesterday morning. Nothing but questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, sports, walk by faith | Tagged Baseball, faith | 5 Comments

Pushing back the darkness

Posted on May 1, 2019 by jwfisch

“The heroism is standing up to evil, standing up to darkness. We can’t just be bystanders, we need to be activists and get out there and be heroes. Light pushes away darkness.” – Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, Poway, California … Continue reading →

Posted in Transformation Generation, walk by faith | Tagged faith | 5 Comments

Channeling your inner wolf

Posted on March 18, 2019 by jwfisch

We have a 4-pound Chihuahua who thinks she is a lot bigger than she really is. Should she ever have a conflict with one of our other Chihuahuas, she will pull back her lips, bare her teeth and her ferocious … Continue reading →

Posted in walk by faith | Tagged faith, In the Spirit | 1 Comment

Coming to believe

Posted on January 17, 2018 by jwfisch

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Believing is not an overnight thing. It’s something you come to, and it may take time. Some come to faith quickly; others struggle. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in 12 Steps | Tagged 12-step Christians, faith, faith and doubt | 4 Comments

A.A. Meeting Tonight

Posted on January 3, 2018 by jwfisch

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship of men and women coming together with the stated purpose of staying sober and helping other alcoholics achieve sobriety. It was founded in 1935 by two drunks, Bill Wilson … Continue reading →

Posted in 12 Steps | Tagged 12 Steps, AA, al-anon, alcoholics achieve sobriety, alcoholics anonymous, Bill Wilson, Christian, Christianity, faith, God, grace, higher power, Pharisees, religion, sin, sober, Sobriety | 3 Comments

#3 Top 5 Most Viewed Catches of All Time

Posted on December 29, 2017 by jwfisch

Over the last five days of 2017, we will be looking at the Top Five most viewed Catches of all time. Today … Number Three. Number three on the list of Top Five Most Viewed Catches Of All Time was … Continue reading →

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I Still Believe

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jwfisch

For people like us in places like this We need all the hope that we can get – James Paul Goodwin and Michael Been As believers who have been rescued from the stereotype, we share a strong sense … Continue reading →