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Luke 14:27
"And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple.

Mark 8:34
"And when He had called the people unto Him with His disciples also, He said unto them, Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."

Matthew 16:24
"Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."

AUTHORITY!
JESUS is the main thing!
If you will study the Holy Scriptures you too will find a firm foundation that you can build your life upon! When the STORMS of life come; the house built upon the rock stands strong. It will not fall. The firm foundation of FAITH makes all the difference. Is your relationship with God the main thing? Central to everything else in your life. 

Following Jesus is not for the faint of heart. Today's Gospel verses is a trifecta of words about Discipleship to our Lord and Savior. It involves taking up our own cross and making sacrifices in our own lives. 

We have a outstanding definition of Discipleship at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church:
"We are called to Save the Lost and Strengthen the Saved and we seek to faithfully carry this out by “Being and Making Disciples in Jesus’ Name!” Spiritually healthy disciple behavior includes but is not limited to:
G= Going to God in Prayer Daily!
R= Reading God’s Word Daily!
A= Attending Worship Regularly!
C= Connecting in a Study or Small Group!
E= Engaging in Service at Church & in the Community!
D= Dedicating Self to the Tithe & Beyond!"

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