Category Archives: Church

Number One Sin in American Churches?

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Ron Goetz

My fellow UMC blogger John Meunier just posted this. Trying to Decide How to Apply This Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Humility | 4 Comments

Come the Revolution

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Ron Goetz

Come the Revolution Chorus: One fine day; Come the Revolution; When Messiah comes; Imagine no religion: One fine day. Antagonist: When hell freezes over. Protagonist: If you can’t say something nice. Chorus: “Every party needs a pooper. Ivory intellectual Heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Poetry | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Brotherly Friction–Organizational Crucifixion

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Ron Goetz

My brother Noel recently expressed his concern for me. Tread lightly if befriending those who will agree with you, based only on their need to be comforted and befriended, versus a true hunger for the truth of the gospel. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Devotional, Diversity, Family, Liberal Devotion, Life and Testimony | 2 Comments

Do You Feel Like Your Church Experience is Useless, Worthless, and Empty?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Ron Goetz

Do you feel like your church experience is useless, worthless, and empty? If it does, then it probably is, and it is not your fault. The Apostle Peter said, You know that in the past you were living in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christendom, Church, Devotional, First Peter | Tagged , | 17 Comments