February 18: We remember Dr. Martin Luther on the day he was taken from this valley of sorrow to Christ. We enjoyed one of his many hymns and some German cuisine, schnitzel as always when it’s German. We also tried our hand at Lutherbrodt or Luther bread from All The Household.
“Knowing he was failing, he wrote his last will and testament. It began with the words, “I am well known in heaven, on earth, and in hell,” a statement consistent with the many bold stands he had taken in his life. As Luther worked to complete his last thoughts, his close friend and fellow reformer Justus Jonas asked Luther, “Do you want to die standing firm on Christ and the doctrine you have taught?” “Yes,” he replied. In response to the question, then he wrote down, “We are beggars. This is true.” Martin Luther
