We hear from Jesus about a merchant searching for fine pearls. And when he finds the pearl of great price, he sells everything to get it. What are you searching for? What is the finest possession you could have—the pearl of great price? What are you willing to sell to get it? It seems too […]
Author: Joe Galloway
Parable, Parable, a lot of Parables
This past Sunday, Jesus proposed parable. We know Jesus used a lot of parables to teach. Scholars argue – that’s what they do – but they estimate a range of between 30 and 50 parables in the Gospels. This particular one is the parable of the Mustard seed in Matthew 13. He tells us that […]
What’s the Point of Giving?
Does this thought resonate with you, “The needs are so great, my meager donation won’t make a dent. So, what’s the point of giving?” Frankly, this illumines one of the great advantages of being a part of a church. The mission of the Church is to glorify God and continue the earthly ministry of Jesus […]
Does the Spirit of God Dwell in You?
We read in Romans 8:9 that, “You are in the spirit, if only the Spirit of God dwells in you.” What does it mean to have the Spirit of God dwell in you? It means you consciously and intentionally accept your baptismal gift of the Holy Spirit and let it help you put to death […]
Who Do You Live For?
Why do you go to work? For what are you striving? For whose benefit? In other words, who do you live for? St. Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans that we must think of ourselves as being dead to sin and so living for God in Christ Jesus. (Rm 6:11) Many of us […]