That is why we dance on graves. That is why we smile in the midst of sorrowful tears. That is why we retell old stories and share humorous memories.

The following is an excerpt from “Faithless to Fearless” written by David Andersen (1517 Publishing, 2019).

We discover in the book that all of history is unfolding according to a plan, but the plan is hidden from our typical ways of seeing.

God doesn’t permit me to write you off regardless of who you are or what you may have done. Nor does he allow you to dismiss me because I might not fit your image of a vessel of God’s mercy.

The image of the cross stands as central to Luther’s comfort for those who endure persecution.