In 1949, a new child entered the world, Roger Getz. Typical of many in Missouri, he grew up in a small town, Flat River. Now, this may mean nothing to […]
Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30: Chrestos to Christos to Kerdos
September 21, 2020 by
Under house arrest in Rome, Paul can no longer travel. In earlier days, he twice journeyed to Philippi, disembarking at the port of Neapolis. Now, trekking overland, the closer he […]
Matthew 18:21-35: 70 x 7
September 17, 2020 by
“Up to seven times,” Peter blurts out, stipulating how many times somebody should absolve another. The Jewish rabbis of his day said someone met this obligation after forgiving three times […]
Romans 13:1-7: For Whom Does the Sword Swing?
September 6, 2020 by
Some days or years before our first parents bit into the forbidden tree’s fruit, God founded both Church and family. In a love unknown to us and a closeness beyond […]
Matthew 16:21-28: Your Cross and His Cross
August 30, 2020 by
At last, somebody understands Jesus! Earlier, He tossed this query toward His disciples, “Who do people suppose the Son of Man is?” Above the others, Peter rose, “You are the […]
Romans 12:1-2: A Living Sacrifice
August 26, 2020 by
After explaining how God saves, Paul now waxes lyrical. With the depths of God as his topic, he embarks on an exclamation of praise. First, he seizes a word connected […]
Jesus in the Storm
August 13, 2020 by
The day began as Jesus withdrew to a deserted place to be alone. Later, in the afternoon sun, He ascends atop a mountain to pray. Again, Jesus seeks solitude, far […]
Isaiah 55:1-5: Delight in the Richest of Fare
August 13, 2020 by
A water vendor, a part of ordinary commerce in ages past. Most did not live next to a stream, and sometimes access to a well became problematic. So, in typical […]
Romans 8:28-39: Bad into Good
August 13, 2020 by
The verses before today’s Epistle reading speak of a collaboration between God and His Spirit. The Spirit intercedes for us, something we should find comforting. Now, since God understands the […]
Isaiah 55:10-13: Like Rain and Snow
July 12, 2020 by
To live in the ancient Promised Land required faith. Oh, its description as a place of milk and sweet honey rang true, for its country fed livestock, sheltered bees, and […]
