Tag Archives: “It’s a Wonderful Life”

A fully human life

Posted on August 1, 2018 by jwfisch

“We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.” (Matthew 11:17) In other words, you didn’t fully experience life. You didn’t enter into the moment. You didn’t live with … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from the Fischers

Posted on December 22, 2017 by jwfisch

Dear Catch Community, ‘Tis the season for family, and we want to wish all of you, our extended family, a very merry Christmas. We are so glad to be a part of you, and have you be a part of … Continue reading →

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In the human caravan

Posted on December 20, 2017 by jwfisch

In between what was and what will be He has entered history Down the corridor of time Across a theatre of mime I have seen the Son of Man In the human caravan.          – from the … Continue reading →

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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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Don’t get out much?

Posted on December 18, 2017 by jwfisch

Wow, I was a little lost this morning inside my head — just a little fatigue from the season, being way behind on Christmas, and wondering if I had what it takes for this day. Well, of course I have … Continue reading →

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On a cold winter’s night

Posted on December 15, 2017 by jwfisch

It was three o’clock in the morning and a bitter, January wind was blowing hard off a frozen Lake Michigan. No one should have been out at this time in this weather, but I was. I was bundled up against … 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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In Christ; or trying to get to God

Posted on December 13, 2017 by jwfisch

If Jesus hadn’t been born, the best any one of us could do about getting to God would be a religious endeavor. Even if we were truly spiritual people seeking God, we would still only have religion. We wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Dr. Horton & Edna Voss

Posted on December 12, 2017 by jwfisch

When I first started writing guitar-based music of faith in the late 1960s, there was a lot of opposition from the church. Guitars were from the pit of hell, rock and roll was the devil’s music, even the back beat … Continue reading →

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Who gave you wings?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by jwfisch

In the story, It’s a Wonderful Life, Clarence, the angel, earns his wings by showing George the people his life had touched to enable George to see that, indeed, he did make a difference in the world. I bet we … Continue reading →

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