Hallowed and human

As a part of the All Saints' Day service, Pastor Phil Kniss reflected on the movement within church history to over-emphasize saints, giving them almost magical qualities. We do remember those who have gone on before us, and look to their example, but they were human, just like us. They lived ordinary lives made hallowed by the grace of God. We honor them by remembering them on All Saints' Day, and we are reminded that we are all hallowed children of God. But we celebrate this day because it is a celebration of God's grace that redeems our ordinary lives.