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Live and give Thursday, December, 24, 2009
by John Fischer

God so loved the world that he gave… (John 3:16)

Now that just about says it all. He gave his only begotten Son, that instead of dying, we might live, and live forever, at that. That's Christmas. That's the gift that keeps on giving, giving and for-giving.

In the middle of our frustration and disappointment… God gave.
In the middle of our grief… God gave.
In the middle of our confusion and doubt… God gave.
In the middle of our rushing around trying to make everything just right… God gave.
In the middle of our selfishness and sinfulness… God gave.

God gave his only Son and that Son is now available to us so that we might start living right now—not tomorrow, not in eternity, but right now. Because God gave, we can start living and giving with the power of his Spirit to overcome our selfishness. Live and give. Live and give. That is what we are here for… to live and give.

And it's all because God gave… "he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

Right now.

Please have a Merry Christmas. Hug and kiss your loved ones. Embrace every one in his and her own dysfunction because God in Christ has accepted you in yours. Have a joyous celebration of the fact that God gave.

[Important notice: I will be taking off between now and the New Year to refresh and be with family. The Catch of the Day will resume on January 4, 2010. Until then, with whatever happens, live and give and rejoice in your life in Christ.]


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Today's date: Friday, September 10, 2010
Janet Parker Thursday, December 24, 2009
Decatur, AL, USA
Thank you so much, John. I will be thinking of you and your family during Christmas and until you return. I hope you enjoy every minute of your time to rest and refresh. Thank you for your daily Catch. I have come to depend on your wise words.

angi wilson Thursday, December 24, 2009
Southaven, MS, USA
I just wanted to tell you once again thank you for your daily catch that I enjoy so much. I wish you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and I hope you all enjoy your time together as we are enjoying ours. I hope Chandler loves his new bike and is brave enough to get back up on the proverbial horse! Thank you for all you do to bring us closer to Christ on a daily basis.

In His grip,

Angela Wilson and family

Rickey Daniel Thursday, December 24, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
You and your family have a Merry Christmas as well. God Bless and keep you.

cindy sawaya Thursday, December 24, 2009
haltom city, tx, usa
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy your time with your family, be refreshed, and start your New Year stronger than ever. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and your work. My day is not complete without reading what you hav e written for the day. I know that you are a true man of God because tghere are so many days when I have this gnawing feeling that I have to read your article for the day and sure enough it is just what I need or it is a correction that I have hidden and can no longer continue but must make the correction. So from the very bottom of my heart I thank you for listening to God and following His word.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Robert Thursday, December 24, 2009
Marion, IL, usa
Merry Christmas, John. God's Blessings on your family.

Becky Thursday, December 24, 2009
You, Marti and family have a blessed Christmas! I love what you said about loving our dysfunctional families! Aren't we all?
Love and blessings to you all. Thanks for startting my days off with something to ponder...

Wendy Bradstreet Thursday, December 24, 2009
Bridgewater, ME, US
Merry Christmas John, Marti and family! And thank you for being a blessing in 2009!

Sandy Fox Thursday, December 24, 2009
Beaumont, TX, USA
Yes, we are here to serve.
I hope your Christmas is most refreshing and and just all around fun with your family.
Blessings,
Sandy Fox

Art Walsh Thursday, December 24, 2009
Roswell, GA, USA
John,

thanks for all that you give everyday. The Catch has become a part of my daily life and it helps me live the way God wants. I look forward to getting it each day knowing what you say will be profound, helpful, challenging and entertaining. I really enjoy the way you (and when Marti writes) present your message.

May you and your family have a joyous and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look forward to seeing you next year.

God bless you and the Catch.

Charles E. Addington I Thursday, December 24, 2009
Brownfield, TX, United States
And a Blessed and Merry Christmas to You and Yours! May your New Year be filled with every possible blessing, too!

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