Category Archives: Christianity and politics

Whose kingdom?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by jwfisch

We are now at a critical juncture in our cultural history as Christians in America. We are discovering that the kingdom of God has nothing to do with the kingdoms of this world, be they governmental, social or religious. We’ve … Continue reading →

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For heaven’s sake

Posted on April 29, 2021 by jwfisch

God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on … Continue reading →

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Come together

Posted on April 9, 2021 by jwfisch

It’s a silly, nonsensical Beatles song (even George Harrison admitted that), but its most memorable line is the word for the church in 2021: “Come together, right now, over me,” if by that we mean: Come together over Jesus.

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Our kingdom is not of this world

Posted on March 4, 2021 by jwfisch

There is a movement of fear sweeping across this country that is sucking in a lot of Christians and sidetracking them into much useless endeavor. Christians who have staked their claim on saving a “Christian” America through politics are worried … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day 2021

Posted on January 20, 2021 by jwfisch

Mankind was made of clay Each of us in the very same way                         from “The Very Last Day” by Peter, Paul & Mary Fingers crossed. The nation holding … Continue reading →

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Our wishful Washington concert

Posted on January 19, 2021 by jwfisch

  What a concert! Yesterday I wrote a Catch about how music might have affected the large political gathering at the Capitol building last week the way music addressed another political crowd gathered near the nation’s capitol back in 1963 … Continue reading →

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Grace and peace

Posted on January 12, 2021 by jwfisch

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans, 1st and 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, 1st and 2nd Timothy, and Philemon, all start out this way. “Grace and peace … Continue reading →

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‘Thy will be done’

Posted on January 7, 2021 by jwfisch

Yesterday was one of the darker days in U.S. history, no matter what your take on it or your political persuasion. And what happens from here is equally disrupting. It was unsettling to see as revered an icon and symbol … Continue reading →

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