The Cross authenticates and Defines our Discipleship

In the "Lord's Prayer" we ask for the "Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven." In my study this week I found an interesting reflection on the 5 sets of parables in Matthew 13 and the petition for the coming of the Kingdom.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CONFIRMATION?

"So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."

Dear Friends at New Covenant,

Dear Friends at New Covenant,

Dear Friends at New Covenant,

Years ago, in the early 70's, Dean Builter, a good friend and neighbor from Junior high through college, held up his right hand right in front of my face. One finger wouldn't stand up like the others. He said, "I stuck up my hand up to signal my platoon to advance, and a bullet went straight through it, right there," as he pointed to the wound.

Greetings to you all,