Are you lovely? Before you grab for a mirror or compare yourself to anyone else, I want to put a … More
Tag: Grace
What’s a Lutheran?
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may … More
Lost and Found
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector … More
Grace for Real Sinners
“At least I ain’t killed nobody.” We sure like to set the bar high for ourselves, don’t we? Not. How … More
The Fullness of Grace
As I was scrolling recently, a Facebook meme jumped out at me: “The people Paul killed welcomed him into heaven.” … More
No Exclusions on Grace
There are always exclusions, right? Everything comes with fine print. You go to the doctor and have to sign forms—lots … More
Everybody Needs a Nathan
The Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, “There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the … More
Be Careful That You Don’t Fall!
In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the … More
God Knows
We human beings have an arrogance about us. From little on, we think we can get away with things. We … More
Fear the LORD
There are so many fears. So many warnings. So many conspiracies. We’re pulled this way and that. Whom can we … More
