Category Archives: Humility

Four Primates

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Ron Goetz

Thirty thousand years ago a group of aging primates sat around a fire one night. There were three Homo Sapiens and a Neanderthal. The young ones were asleep. The area wouldn’t be called France for a long time. Three of … Continue reading →

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“Boil it All Down” and You may be Disappointed

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Ron Goetz

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

God Bless You and Your Ministry, Pastor Berman

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Ron Goetz

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 →

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Students Remember Mrs. Goetz

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Ron Goetz

Venissa Ledesma Remembers Mrs. Goetz Yesterday morning I woke up to devastating news. Someone who has been a big part of my life for the past three years had a brain hemorrhage and was pronounced brain dead and was later … Continue reading →

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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 →

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