Category Archives: Newest Posts

A New Age, A New World, a New God??

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

   There is certainly enough scientific evidence to conclude that our world is evolving but the God of Abraham, Jesus, and Christianity has not. Since the unfolding of our conscious sense of evolution due to science, it has become almost impossible … Continue reading →

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Christmas Musings

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.” Jn 1:9-10 Christmas, celebrates the birth of Jesus, the TRUE LIGHT that … Continue reading →

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The Reason for the Incarnation: Sin or Love

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“He has become like a man, so that men should be like him.”  Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Here are several quotes that you can use to reflect on the meaning of the Incarnation. For Anselm, sin is the reason … Continue reading →

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A Soul-less America needs Jesus!

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

SEARCHING FOR SPIRITUAL FIRE by Anthony Massimini, PhD    In 1983, a study found our educational system so dysfunctional that it declared us, “a nation at risk.”  Today, when we look at our self-inflicted political, economic and cultural dysfunction, we … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Expectation

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

ADVENT by Anthony Massimini, Ph.D    Some years ago I visited a rehab facility for people who suffered from severe accidents, especially head wounds.  A nurse took me around to visit the patients, many of whom could hardly lift their … Continue reading →

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Jung on Soul Tending

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“Without soul, spirit is as dead as matter…because both are artificial abstractions; whereas man originally regarded spirit as a volatile body, and matter as not lacking in soul.” Jung (1938)[1] Sue Mehrtens is the author of this post and member of … Continue reading →

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Spirit, Breath, Life,

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Pentecost is a major Christian holiday that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus, an event that occurred 50 days after Easter. Known as the “birthday of the Church,” it marks the … Continue reading →

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Planet Earth: Our Common Home

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

What is the Season of Creation? The Season of Creation is a monthlong prayerful observance that calls the planet’s 2.2 billion Christians to pray and care for God’s creation. It’s a time to reflect on our relationship with the environment … Continue reading →

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Does God Need Our Worship??

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“I don’t want your sacrifices—I want your love; I don’t want your offerings—I want you to know me. Hosea 6:6 Acceptable Worship by Kurt Struckmeyer  https://followingjesus.org/ In his letter to the Christians at Rome, Saint Paul suggested that an ethical … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Abortion Quandary

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” Gen 2: 7 Biblical  based on belief Genesis 1:26 “Then God said, … Continue reading →

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