Today is October 31… known as All Hallow’s Eve, or Halloween. It was originally a day of prayer and remembrance in preparation for All Saints Day, November 1. All Saints Day is a holy celebration for all the saints who have entered eternal rest. For Lutherans, however, October 31 is known as Reformation Day. ItContinue reading “What happened to Grace?”
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Why do we struggle with Grace?
“The dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed were it not so common. Our Lord God has made His greatest gifts the commonest.” ~ Martin Luther I saw a meme on Facebook the other day that caused me to pause. It said, “May you be treated the way you treat animals.” Now,Continue reading “Why do we struggle with Grace?”
Is there Grace in Apocalypse?
We are nearing the end of the Christian Church year. November 20, 2022 will be Christ the King Sunday and the following Sunday, November 27, will start the new Church year as the First Sunday of Advent. The Gospel readings during Advent often are apocalyptic. We are caught in a paradoxical time, where predictions regardingContinue reading “Is there Grace in Apocalypse?”
Where is the Grace?
Go… and be like Jesus.
So… How DID I Get Here? Part 8 Epilogue.
If you have been following along with this blog about my relationship with various dogs over many, many years, you no doubt have come to realize that my dogs have been important players in my life story. Coco, Brandon, Sheba, Kaicee, *Charlie Brown, Shadow and Beau have all crossed the rainbow bridge, but they liveContinue reading “So… How DID I Get Here? Part 8 Epilogue.”
A Pearl of Great Value
An open letter to my granddaughters (and to all young women), “A pearl is a thing of great rarity or worth.” (Oxford Dictionary) Since the U.S. Congress convened on March 4, 1789, 12,414 individuals have served as Representatives, Senators, or in both capacities. (www.history.house.gov) A total of 366 women have ever been elected or appointed to Congress,Continue reading “A Pearl of Great Value”
Is there Grace to be found?
2020 was a year that most of us were happy to see end, looking forward with hope for new and exciting things to happen, like the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Well, the end will come eventually, we hope, but, for now, our “new normal” will likely be with us for many months to come.Continue reading “Is there Grace to be found?”
Grace Notes 