Tag Archives: pandemic

Evangelical Veil Productions

Posted on December 9, 2020 by jwfisch

Chorus: Evangelical Veil Productions Pick one up now at quite a reduction Got all kinds of shapes and sizes Introductory bonus prizes Special quality one-way see-through You can see them but they can’t see you Never have to show yourself … Continue reading →

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Who are we all in this together with?

Posted on December 8, 2020 by jwfisch

And suddenly there was with me An ocean of humanity A sea of many faces In waves of warm embraces And while I questioned how to judge them all Who would rise and who would fall I found myself among … Continue reading →

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Crisis in America

Posted on December 7, 2020 by jwfisch

Over three years separates our spring of 2017 interview with Os Guinness and where we are today, and yet, without changing a word, my resulting Catch reads as if it were written yesterday. Because his challenges are so prophetic and … Continue reading →

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First responders in justice and love

Posted on December 4, 2020 by jwfisch

We are all fighting isolation. Here in Southern California, we just found out that should ICU capacity reach a certain level — and we are close to that now — another total shutdown like we had in the spring will … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters of the COVID-19 Kind

Posted on December 3, 2020 by jwfisch

Linn, from our Catch community writes, “When you know someone who has died, or a friend has lost a loved one, or you know someone who is working in a COVID-19 ICU, the reality sinks in deeper. I know someone … Continue reading →

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While the heart of the world is breaking

Posted on December 2, 2020 by jwfisch

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion. Colossians 3:12 While the heart of … Continue reading →

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So many questions; so few answers

Posted on November 19, 2020 by jwfisch

But among those answers is only one that stands out, and it stands out because it is the only answer that answers every question: People need the Lord.

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Never alone

Posted on October 30, 2020 by jwfisch

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) These are truly the most comforting words I can think of right now, and I offer them to you for your consideration. One of the … Continue reading →

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Ready or not here we go

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jwfisch

Things are getting pretty bleak on this side of eternity, but that does not mean we get depressed or lose hope. It just means that things are pretty bleak. Changes in the world’s situation have no affect on the truth … Continue reading →

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Nothing to fear but God

Posted on October 2, 2020 by jwfisch

No king is saved by the multitude of an army;A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety;Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,On those who hope in … Continue reading →

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