Sherry Sommer
Daily Author
I grew up in southeast Denver and have lived in Boulder County (first Boulder and now Louisville) for 33 years. Colorado has changed a lot in the past 60 years, (surprise!) but many constants make this place home: Gorgeous and ever changing clouds, bright blue and wide open skies, trees and gardens flourishing in a dry climate, family roots, South Church… I’ve certainly changed over the years, and am thankful beyond words for the the ever present and faithful love of God, no matter what the circumstances. The months beginning in January, 2022, were quite a challenge: Caring for my father, Sam Masoudi, dealing with the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, and community engagement kept me fully alert and working! Now, with the passing of my father and an empty nest, I’m in a new phase of life. I’m eagerly anticipating the challenges and surprises I know will be in store! Being on the devotional team has added so my to my life and I look forward to writing and learning more and more.
Devotionals
A few years ago, I attended a series of workshops that encouraged self reflection. In one exercise, we wrote two lists: items we needed to do and items we wanted to do. We thought about...
I had just turned six and was anticipating Christmas. I said to my mother, “I love Jesus so much — what could I give Him for Christmas?” “Nothing”, she responded. “Jesus already has everything.” While...
“In God We Trust” — or so our currency tells us. This is the official motto of the United States, but it’s clearly aspirational, not descriptive. Truth be told, we often listen to advertisements that...
During the pandemic, I had the time to be out in my favorite place, my garden, and to listen to podcasts that helped me think and grow. My favorite was Tim Keller’s Gospel in Life. ...
I was 16 going on 17; it was summer, and my formerly favorite English teacher was spending extended time in the doghouse of my mind. Why, you might ask, would I be wasting vacation time...
The Daily has taken a step away from the book of Revelation. In the meantime, we will continue to look at Revelation’s subject – Jesus. While Revelation seems to show Jesus set apart from human...
The faithful members of the Church at Thyatira were embattled from without and within. They had to swear an oath to Caesar in order to join a workers’ guild and be allowed to work in...
John reveals promises from God to the church of Pergamum for those who overcome persecution and heresy. Those who are faithful will receive “hidden manna” and a “white stone with a new name”. These promises...
It’s fascinating to study John’s assessment of the churches of his time. We can learn so much from his insights. Pergamum’s culture was pluralistic and residents could worship any god they chose — as long...
Readers of Revelation have often looked for keys that could unlock the meaning of current events or decode what might happen in the future. However, when we examine John’s letter to seven churches, we find...
In Revelation, John writes letters of guidance to seven churches enduring persecution. His first letter is to the church in Ephesus. John doesn’t coach the church on how to defend itself against opposition. Rather,...
A couple of years ago I struck up a conversation with a stranger who happened to be a Christian. At one point she paused and looked concerned. “The church needs to be teaching more about...
