The Parable of the Dishonest Steward can be very difficult to understand. Jesus almost seems to be praising dishonest behavior. In reality, however, He is trying to get our attention in order to deliver a message about the importance of helping the poor. It’s a tough message, but one that is essential to grasp. Rich or poor, Jesus speaks directly to each of us in this parable. Want to learn more? Listen to this week’s episode of The Gary Zimak Show. Read more
Every day, no matter where you are, an encounter takes place in your life. Unless you’re paying attention, however, you could easily miss it. It’s a reenactment of a scene that took place two thousand years ago when Jesus sought out Matthew the tax collector… As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. (Matthew 9:9) Oh sure, you... Read more
Are you content with what you have? I have to admit that sometimes I’m not. For that reason, the following words from St. Paul really got my attention today… For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that. (1 Timothy 6:7-8) If that’s not painful enough, check out the rest of his message… Those who want to be... Read more
One day, a Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to dine with him (Luke 7:36-50). When Jesus entered his home, he encountered a “sinful” woman who “stood behind him at his feet weeping and began to bathe his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed them with the ointment”. Simon couldn’t understand why Jesus would allow a sinner to touch him in this manner. Jesus proceeded to tell a parable about two debtors.... Read more
You probably don’t need me to tell you this, but Jesus really understands how people think and act. Commenting on the people of his time, the following words still hold true today: “Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.’ For John the... Read more
While there’s no doubt that suffering can be painful, we sometimes add to our pain by believing things that simply aren’t true. Let’s look at two common myths about suffering and why you shouldn’t believe them. The first myth is that Jesus doesn’t care. The second is that He can’t fix our problems. Fortunately, there is solid Biblical evidence that both of these beliefs are untrue. After healing the centurion’s servant, Jesus journeyed to the city of Nain. As he drew... Read more
Do you sometimes feel that, in order for Jesus to answer your prayers, you have to come up with just the right words? In addition, maybe you feel that you need to repeat those words for a substantial amount of time. Somehow, a prayer of “Lord, hear my prayer” just doesn’t seem adequate. We often drive ourselves crazy trying to come up with the “perfect” prayer, thinking that it’s the only way we’ll get our answer. Fortunately, the Bible offers... Read more
We hear about God’s mercy and love so often that we sometimes fail to appreciate it. This week on The Gary Zimak Show, we look at the parable of the Prodigal Son and what it means to each of us. While it’s true that the Lord’s mercy is infinite, there is something we must do in order to receive it. Have a listen and find out what it is! Read more
What’s the main goal of a disciple? Many of us claim to be disciples of Jesus, but never stop to think what it means. It’s actually very simple. Being a disciple of Jesus means a lot more than going to church each week and saying our prayers. Sure, you can’t be a good disciple without doing those things, it’s still not enough. What is the goal of a disciple? When fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. (Luke... Read more
If only this problem would go away, then I could be at peace! Have you ever felt this way? Most people have. Just because it’s a common way of thinking, however, doesn’t mean that it’s true. Authentic peace doesn’t result from the absence of problems. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and flows from a relationship with Jesus Christ. St. Paul wrote about it in his letter to the Colossians: Let the peace of Christ control your hearts,... Read more
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