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Justified by Grace through Faith


Jesus more than paid for all the sins of all the people in the whole world. By doing so, He opened the gates of heaven for God’s righteousness to come pouring down upon you and upon me. We are now flooded… with the purity, holiness, and uprightness of God.

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Walking with the Shepherd


We human beings are far more like sheep than we want to admit. And, like sheep, we need a shepherd.

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Faith Over Fear 2: Help From Unexpected Places


A few weeks ago, Susan and I watched the movie Yesterday which is about a young man who reintroduces the … More

faithoverfear, Jesus, Joshua, love, lovingkindness, mercy, Rahab

Loving Well Starts With God


Loving others well begins by immersing ourselves in God’s infinite love for us.

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Bargaining With God


[Abraham said to the Lord,] “Surely you wouldn’t do such a thing, destroying the righteous along with the wicked. Why, … More

Abraham, bargaining, faith, justice, mercy

The Importance of Remembering Forgiven Sins


“Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?” (Mt. 18:33) I am writing … More

forgiveness, Jesus, mercy

You Can Trust in Jesus’ Mercy


Ten years ago, when I accepted the call to come and serve as a pastor here at Walnut Grove Lutheran … More

grace, helplessness, Jesus, mercy, rescue

Mercy, Not Sacrifice


[Jesus said,] “If you had known what these words mean ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned … More

Jesus, mercy, sacrifice

God’s Gift & Our Response: Mercy & Worship


Today we begin a new series called “God’s Gift and Our Response.” The idea behind this series is that God … More

gift, Jesus, mercy, response, worship

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