You are forgiven
A woman distraught over her sins finds Jesus’ love and forgiveness at the cross. She sits across from me. Hunched over. Shoulders slumped. Hands covering her face. Sobs convulsing her.…
WELS podcasts: Casting Nets
Podcast: Casting Nets Hosts: Pastor Will Harley and Pastor Dave Ruddat Description: “This is a show about thoughts on how to live life in a God-pleasing way. We will tackle…
WELS podcasts: Little Things
Podcast: Little Things Hosts: Amber Albee Swenson, a Time of Grace writer and blogger Description: “Amber Albee Swenson will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by…
Book nook: Deep as the Sea: Letters to Survivors of Trauma
As a survivor of a debilitating near-death experience in my late teens as well as a survivor of childhood violent trauma—and also as someone who still deals with the after-effects…
Q&A: How do I overcome the feeling that my life has no purpose and I don’t make a difference?
How do I overcome the feeling that my life has no purpose and I don't make a difference? Many wrestle with that important question in life: “What am I here…
Fall in love with God’s Word
As Lutherans we value Scripture, but how much time do we really spend reading it? The phone rang in my office. The voice said, “I’m looking for a Lutheran church.”…
Our task is not over
Last June, the United States Supreme Court struck down the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that decreed that abortion is a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution. The…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith alone
How does a person have a right to stand before God and obtain eternal life? The Bible presents two answers. Perfect obedience of all the commandments is one answer. Jesus…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Grace alone
Grace is one of those big, beautiful Bible words. As with all big, beautiful Bible words, while it is an immensely comforting concept, it has also been misunderstood and misapplied…