Category Archives: Red Letter Review

The truth about Jesus never gets old

Posted on August 27, 2020 by jwfisch

It hasn’t been since the 1960s that there was so much division and political and social unrest in America, prompting some to speculate that other parallels might exist between then and now. For instance, it was out of the 60s … Continue reading →

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Getting Jesus right

Posted on June 16, 2020 by jwfisch

Yesterday’s title was “Getting the right Jesus.” This is a little different. Having the right Jesus is one thing. “Getting Jesus right” is something else. It’s all about keeping Jesus in His image, not making Him into ours. This is … Continue reading →

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Getting the right Jesus

Posted on June 15, 2020 by jwfisch

When God moves upon a generation, divisions dissolve. Denominations become irrelevant. All that matters is: Do you know Jesus? Jesus is the central figure in the church, in the Bible, and, indeed, in all of human history. We calculate the … Continue reading →

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Don’t be afraid

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jwfisch

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 When you look at the world and your little place in it, it’s easy to feel small and insignificant. Especially in light of … Continue reading →

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Students forever at the feet of Jesus

Posted on August 2, 2019 by jwfisch

Yesterday we established the fact that Jesus has put us all in the discipleship and disciple-making business, and that part of understanding what that means is to realize we are all students of Christ. A disciple is a student, and … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for heaven

Posted on July 2, 2018 by jwfisch

Arnold is dead. He passed sometime Saturday night after midnight. Marie, his wife, doesn’t know when because she got the first night of uninterrupted sleep that she’s had in a long time. That’s because Arnold’s coughing didn’t wake her. Arnold’s … Continue reading →

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Evening the score

Posted on June 4, 2018 by jwfisch

“You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right … Continue reading →

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Walking together

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jwfisch

“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 Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the … Continue reading →

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