March 19, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: Jesus Said Thank You

America has set aside a special day to give thanks. It is appropriately called, Thanksgiving. The holiday feast dates back to November 1621, when the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest celebration. Traditions during this holiday vary from family to family but there… Read More
March 11, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: Jellyfish Christianity

Jellyfish are invertebrates; they don’t have a backbone. Nor do they have a brain or heart. They are 95% water. Sadly, there are many jellyfish Christians and theologians today. If we are not careful, we can subtly become one too. This happens… Read More
March 4, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: Reputation

Does Jesus care if we have a good name (a combination of reputation and character) or honorable reputation? Should Christians be concerned with how others see and judge their character? The answer is, yes! When we live a life according to God’s word, letting His light shine within us, we will not… Read More
February 25, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: God’s Power At Work

Genesis 38 tells us how Judah found a wife for his eldest son, Er. Unfortunately, Er was wicked in the Lord’s sight, so the Lord put him to death. Tamar was left a childless widow. Judah then said to his… Read More
February 18, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: REST

Rest! Relax! Refresh yourself and recover your strength! God rested on the seventh day and Jesus had solitary moments of quiet time. God designed us with a need for sleep and quiet. He knows our frame (we are but dust!) and understands our… Read More
February 11, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: We Were Made To Worship

God created man with emotions and designed us with many ways to express them. Our bodies were made to move (we can dance) and we have musical instruments built within us. We were created to worship and praise God!… Read More
February 4, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: God’s Faithfulness

Abraham did not want his son Isaac to marry a Canaanite, so he sent his servant to his homeland in search of a bride. Once in Mesopotamia, the servant prayed, “Now let it be that the young woman to whom I say,… Read More
January 14, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: A Heavenly Focus

Life on earth is full of trials, tests, and tribulations. Of course, there are also many days of tranquility, contentment (if we have the right attitude), and joy. But without an intentionally positive perspective that focuses on God and His promise… Read More
January 7, 2019

A Phil Fischer Devotional: Seven More Days

A cataclysmic flood destroyed mankind and all living things on earth, except for eight human beings and the pairs of animals God supernaturally directed to the ark. Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives were the only humans to… Read More
July 30, 2016

A Phil Fischer Devotional: Helpless before God

#seattlebiblestudy #bellevuebiblestudy #dailybiblestudy #dailybibleverse Prayer is a gift. Human beings are the only creatures blessed with the ability to communicate with God. As with any relationship, honest communication is necessary for connections to grow and mature. God is all about intimacy. He loves us with tenderness beyond compare. Yet, many… Read More