“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will … More
Tag: Grace
Sermon on the Mount: “Jesus’ Upside-Down Perspective”
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and … More
He Came
I wouldn’t have been there. Would you? I’ve been reading some Christmas sermons by Martin Luther. He says a surprising … More
Lovely
Are you lovely? Before you grab for a mirror or compare yourself to anyone else, I want to put a … More
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
