Romans 8:31-39. Satan's accusations want to separate us from God. But Christ's love hugs us close. The troubles of life want to tear us away from him. But Christ's love hugs us close. Parts: A. Believe it despite the condemning accusations. B. Believe it despite overwhelming burdens. Preached on February 22, 2015, for the First Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Love-Hugs-Us-Close-Romans8_31-39.html