Tag Archives: gospel

What ever happened to sin?

Posted on July 7, 2021 by jwfisch

“The word ‘sin,’ which seems to have disappeared, was a proud word. It was once a strong word, an ominous and serious word. It described a central point in every civilized human being’s life plan and life style. But the … Continue reading →

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The gospel is good news

Posted on March 10, 2021 by jwfisch

With the country split in half and everyone getting meaner, what an opportunity for grace turned outward! We are offering the antithesis to everything brewing in society. Wherever you are, from the mail room to the executive offices — from … Continue reading →

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Gospel train

Posted on October 7, 2020 by jwfisch

People get ready, there’s a train a-comin’ Pickin’ up passengers coast to coast.           – Curtis Mayfield Jesus has a plan to change the world. On the surface it looks rather ludicrous, but in reality it’s … Continue reading →

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‘Jesus Loves You’ (but I think you suck)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by jwfisch

There is a bar in my town that in pre-COVID days was a celebrated biker hangout every Sunday afternoon. There was always a live band playing and rows of gleaming Harleys on either side of the street, with people inspecting … Continue reading →

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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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Evangelicalism broken down

Posted on August 25, 2020 by jwfisch

EVANGEL: the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ for you and for the sake of the world. ICALISM: other stuff; might be good, might be bad, but it’s not the evangel. I received the quote above from a … Continue reading →

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Craters of the Moon National Monument

Posted on August 14, 2020 by jwfisch

“Visit the moon without leaving Idaho,” reads the cover of one of the brochures for Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho, a place Chandler and I visited on our recent trip. It’s a fascinating place with over 53,000 … Continue reading →

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Anna of Arendelle

Posted on July 15, 2020 by jwfisch

A funny thing happened to me this time on the way to the Catch. I ran into Princess Anna of Arendelle. Not the animated version from the Disney movie, Frozen, but the real princess — the younger sister of Elsa, … Continue reading →

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