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Hands

Hands 7 September 2022 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands.   Psalm 90.17 Years ago, I learned this prayer especially wonderful for young families and little children: Hands, hands, hands.  Thank you, God, for hands. Food, food, food.  Thank you, God, for food. Love, love, love.  Thank you, God, …

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God’s Work, Our Hands

God’s Work, Our Hands 8 September 2021 How would you describe what it means to be a Lutheran? In the first 10 seconds of response, one might hear the following descriptors: Jesus’ welcome, grace, great music, Martin Luther, law and gospel, no more indulgences or works-righteousness, word and sacrament, or preachers with corny jokes. But lately, one might also associate …