Tag Archives: the gospel

On the door

Martin Luther had his 95 Theses. We have our Declaration of Independence. And the Catch has its Declaration for a Marketplace Christian. Every decade or so, and depending on the current tension and cultural significance, it becomes necessary for me … Continue reading

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‘It is finished’

You are encouraged to find a few quiet moments to meditate today, Good Friday, on the death of Christ as visited by the song “Tetelastai,” graciously donated to us by our good friend Paul Clark. Click on the picture to … Continue reading

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The dance goes on

The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life-only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down … Continue reading

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Born to die

Dark clouds hide the sunlit sky In the barn a baby cries Does he know he’s born to die? Rest now while your trials are few Only your Father knows why He was not a mighty king He could make … Continue reading

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Simple and brilliant

There may be many questions That you’d like to answer somehow All things will be shown someday But you can’t know all things now But if you drain yourself Of all your little fears You might restore yourself By letting … Continue reading

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Meet Malley

Malley is my daughter’s new puppy. I am told her name comes from medial malleoli, which is the medical name for the bones on the inner side of our ankles, which is where Malley spent her first few days after … Continue reading

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Who’s at the door?

Jesus isn’t knocking at the door; He left the door open, for heaven’s sake! Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, … Continue reading

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‘Always Christians’

Let’s have just a little bit of sympathy now for “Always Christians.” Now that we have taken a look at the prisoners whose sin is ever before them — who wake up every morning with the grim reminder of what … Continue reading

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Howard, Son of God

Well, we are one day away from launching The Catch on BlogTalkRadio, an online radio show you can tune into live on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (soon to become Standard Time — don’t forget to fall … Continue reading

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The Immoral Majority

I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave … Continue reading

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