Author Archives: Ron Goetz

About Ron Goetz

Author, Widower, Grandpa, Son.

Perfect Bible? Perfect Jesus? How about John’s Perfect Love?

Posted on July 19, 2017

A Reader named David made this comment recently. Wrong again, Rob.  God never said “Jesus alone is the perfect” in I Cor 13.  This is a modern addition/perversion of His word.  The original Greek says “that which is the perfect thing’.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Devotional | 2 Comments

“Boil it All Down” and You may be Disappointed

Posted on July 19, 2017

Thinking and judging are connected, but it is not a strictly causal relationship. There are some very bright people for whom judging a situation or a person is the go-to response. On the other hand, there are some equally bright people for whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrogance, Diversity, Humility, Personality | 1 Comment

“Why Should I Let You Into Heaven?”

Posted on June 30, 2017

(Reposted from 2011 under a new title by Ron Goetz) My sister was born with brain damage. The umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck. The doctors waited 24 hours before deciding to perform an emergency C-section. This was fifty-two years ago, before … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional | 5 Comments

What Would You Do With One of These?

Posted on June 4, 2017

Be honest, and be civil. What would you do with one of these? Spotted in the U.S. in May 2017. OMG! Just in time for Independence Day!

Posted in Dominionism | 10 Comments

The Bible, Our Inerrant Guide to Slavery, aka Human Trafficking

Posted on May 18, 2017

If you’ve been reading the headlines over the last couple years, you may have noticed the incredible surge of interest in fighting slavery around the globe.  This campaign is now promoted using the label “Human Trafficking.”  Do Not Be Deceived!  When dealing with … Continue reading →

Posted in Inerrancy, Satire | 2 Comments

I Awoke from a Dream this Morning

Posted on March 21, 2017

It is, at this moment, 9:39 a.m. I awoke from a dream this morning. It was a vivid dream, short. I lay in bed for a few minutes, pondering the dream. I realized I had to post it, this morning. I went … Continue reading →

Posted in Abomination, Banks, Christendom, Christian Colleges, Church of the Nazarene, Deeper Life, Discipleship, Simpson University, Southern Baptist | 2 Comments

Got It

Posted on January 20, 2017
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God Bless You and Your Ministry, Pastor Berman

Posted on January 17, 2017

Pastor Berman, I want to thank you for your comment on the “Who is Ronald Goetz?” page. I took the initiative to check out your Christian Life Fellowship website. Your congregation has an vibrant ministry to multiple age groups, a ministry that I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiography, Biker Ministries, Humility, Institutional Religion, Liberal Devotion, Pastoral Ministry, Prison Ministries | Leave a comment

Durban Muse

Posted on January 14, 2017

  My Facebook friend Nicky took this picture from the porch of her home in Durban, South Africa, and posted it. I think she posts one every day, but I don’t know for certain. I’m not on FB regularly.   There’s a beach, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional | 2 Comments

“Rapture Ready” Lee, Thank You So Much!

Posted on January 6, 2017

A “thank you” to “Rapture Ready” Lee. He sent confirmation of a thesis of mine. I am chagrined that I didn’t discover this reference myself. In the Bible, in addition to this word’s more typical meaning, the word grind also refers to … Continue reading →

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