Tag Archives: God

From Failure to Faith

Posted on November 4, 2024 by jwfisch

Behold, he whose soul is not upright in him shall fail, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 Have you ever known anyone whose soul doesn’t stand up straight within him/her? How about you? Has your soul ever … Continue reading →

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Professional Christians

Posted on November 1, 2024 by jwfisch

When I first met my wife, Marti, she was not a professional Christian. She didn’t know one Bible translation from another, and it didn’t matter. She could open any Bible to any place and find something meaningful for herself and … Continue reading →

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Who said the rule was golden?

Posted on October 31, 2024 by jwfisch

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 Remember the Golden Rule — “Do unto others as you would … Continue reading →

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Wait patiently

Posted on October 30, 2024 by jwfisch

This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. Habakkuk 2:3 Even so, come, … Continue reading →

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How to tell people what God is like

Posted on February 12, 2019 by jwfisch

“The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” Exodus 34:6,7 How does God describe Himself to us? How does He wish … Continue reading →

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Course correction

Posted on January 5, 2018 by jwfisch

“AA is one of the only places I know where you can claim to be the worst person in the room and have to fight for the title.” – Tom, commenting on one of this week’s Catches Time for a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A different kind of Christian

Posted on January 2, 2018 by jwfisch

I am firmly convinced, now, more than ever, that the 12-step program as originally adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous, is closer to capturing the true essence of a Christian’s attitude and relationship to God Alcoholics Anonymous and to others than anything … Continue reading →