Category Archives: body life

Catching up with church

Posted on January 22, 2021 by jwfisch

God’s answer for carrying on the presence of His Son, Jesus Christ, in the world today, and accomplishing His work here, is the church. The church is an organic, living organism of believers in Christ all over the world. It … Continue reading →

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Virtual relationships

Posted on January 21, 2021 by jwfisch

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Genesis 2:18 Aside from the devastating consequences of sickness and death that this pandemic has wreaked on the world is something even more widespread that has … Continue reading →

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The unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace

Posted on November 23, 2020 by jwfisch

[I told you that while I must have dozed off in my car while waiting last Friday for Marti to get an MRI at the hospital for a diagnosis of what we are still in the dark about, I somehow … Continue reading →

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‘Together’

Posted on November 16, 2020 by jwfisch

“Together” means we are not alone. It means we belong to each other for the duration. It means that if you choose to mess up, you take me with you; and if I mess up, I take you with me. … Continue reading →

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No longer scratching their heads

Posted on November 9, 2020 by jwfisch

The Catch Ministry was launched in 2012 by five early members of the Vanguard who led the way for us into a new idea — a new form of worship — a cyber-church. Recognizing congregations all over the world were … Continue reading →

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‘High School Musical’

Posted on October 29, 2020 by jwfisch

Why we chose High School Musical to be the go-to movie for our current campaign: 1. If you read into it, the song, “We’re All In This Together,” is like a celebration of the body of Christ. Just take these … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the unity

Posted on October 28, 2020 by jwfisch

What does it mean to be “all in this together?” In the High School Musical movie from which our theme song for this campaign is taken, it means that all the factions that usually make up a typical high school … Continue reading →

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‘Abide in Me, Y’all’

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jwfisch

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) The often quoted verse above contains some hidden truth … Continue reading →

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