Humble Shepherds
Herman Sutter
December 22, 2025
The first to hear of Jesus’ birth are not priests, scribes, or emperors, but humble shepherds—ordinary people.
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Herman Sutter is a school librarian, author, and poet who resides in Houston, Texas. To read more of his work, visit WorldBeforeGrace.blogspot.com.
Holy Refugees
Herman Sutter
December 20, 2025
The Holy Family knew the hardship of being refugees, outsiders dependent on the kindness and generosity of others. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus—in this sense—are icons of the refugee, orphaned from their homeland, a new Israel.
The Gift, the Giver, and the Giving
Herman Sutter
December 16, 2025
Sometimes when we try to be helpful, to do something particularly kind for someone else, despite our best efforts, the gift we intend is not the one received.
The Dwelling of the Lord
Herman Sutter
December 3, 2025
In Isaiah 66:1-2, God tells the people of Israel the kind of dwelling he approves of: the lowly, and the afflicted. How often do we read words like this and immediately try to decipher some kind of spiritual metaphor?
Let God In
Herman Sutter
November 25, 2025
What does God have to do with the normal, everyday stuff? Ask yourself if you let God into every part of our life.
Digital Pillars of Salt
Herman Sutter
November 13, 2025
How many times have you seen this image or perhaps you’ve done it yourself? Two friends sit across from each other at a restaurant, not talking to each other, but instead checking their phones.
Navigating Distress and Regret
Herman Sutter
October 15, 2025
How many times do we find ourselves haunted by a mistake or a poor choice, wincing at the sting of regret?