Tag Archives: Millennials

The First Church of Boomers and Millennials

I first proposed this idea in a Catch three years ago to the day. It came out of a lunch I had with a pastor, an attorney who is an influential church leader, and a Christian college professor with a … Continue reading

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A long winding valley

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. 2 … Continue reading

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And that goes for EVERYTHING

by Marti Fischer Grief has hit our home hard. A dear friend of Chandler’s has taken his life. Ethan Vinograd was a sensitive young man who was loved by his Mom and Dad, his sisters and twin brother. Here are … Continue reading

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What would you do?

Tuesday night, Chandler and I attended an L.A. Clippers NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was the first professional basketball game for both of us. We had pretty good seats — mid-court, first row of the upper deck. … Continue reading

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Church of the Open Door

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 There was a historic 4,000 seat auditorium for a church in downtown Los Angeles where the famous radio preacher J. Vernon McGee preached for 21 years from … Continue reading

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Needed: every day hero

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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Jesus plus nothing

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) In C.S. Lewis’ famous Screwtape Letters, Wormwood is a junior demon who is being instructed by his senior, Uncle Screwtape, as to how he can steer a believer off course … Continue reading

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Sent

(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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We just might …

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) The Jesus Movement that many of us embraced is passé to this century’s generations, the generations those over 57 are responsible for. Those of us over 57 can recall as … Continue reading

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Rebel at heart

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) They want to be respected They want to make a difference They want to be rebels Now who do you suppose these three qualities represent? Not surprisingly they should represent … Continue reading

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