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 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...
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by...
That’s why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn’t stop thanking God for you—every time I...
Our culture continues to become more reactive, divided, and anxious, but believers have an antidote to this confusion: We can be anchored in Christ and grounded in God’s word. This is not an intellectual exercise...
In the parable of the prodigal son, the older brother complains that he’s been slighted by his father. Rather than rejoicing when his younger brother comes back home, he’s angry: “The older brother became angry...
How do one’s existing beliefs affect their ability to process new information? In the case of the Pharisees, Jesus’ message of repentance, forgiveness, and joy was incomprehensible. Their world view and lives had been built...
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23 Many of us have heard the phrase “the good...
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds...
How do we reconcile Jesus’ promise of an abundant life with what He says about the sacrifice required to follow Him? The two are difficult to reconcile, and individuals and churches can emphasize one more...
South Fellowship describes faith in Christ as “Living in the way of Jesus with the heart of Jesus”. The book of Matthew unpacks what that means for believers as we relate to those who don’t...
Then the gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the...
The western world measures time in what we think are universally understood and unchanging increments — seconds, minutes, and minutes. Time is a raw material to be used efficiently. It’s important to remember that God...
