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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The Trouble with Grace
As a Christian, as a Lutheran, as one who believes that Martin Luther was right, I profoundly believe that when there is doubt about how to handle any situation that we should “err on the side of Grace.” In its purest form, Grace is unconditional. It is the unconditional love and forgiveness that we receiveContinue reading “The Trouble with Grace”
New Beginnings
It’s been a while since I last wrote here, but I have been thinking about it. In March, 2023, I adopted a new dog from a shelter. We also moved to a new location about 200 miles from home for a temporary job, so I have been busy with that and with training Jazmin. IContinue reading “New Beginnings”
When Grace Isn’t Amazing…
For the past few years, we have lived in a world where truth is stranger than fiction, and where truth is not valued by many people. When we listen to the news or read a news report, we are skeptical about the veracity of the content. When my son was in junior high school someContinue reading “When Grace Isn’t Amazing…”
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 