Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.  Acts 7:56

Confirmation is celebrated around this time throughout the District. Heaven was opened to Stephen, is open to these confirmands, and is open to you and me. "When you are baptized, partake of Holy Communion, receive the absolution, or listen to a sermon, heaven is open (LSB p1847, Luther).

Dear Lord,  

Open our hearts. Change our hearts. Forever. A-men.