CREEDS

Early morning.

We had a good discussion at our Bible study yesterday.

 

Dad has made a quick recovery from his cold and went for a big walk in the rainy woods.

 

This morning I will go with dad, just in case he needs me to drive after his appointment. lol

Since it is real early we will probably go out for breakfast.

 

The Bible is a story about human nature and a people searching for God. The creeds which a lot of people do not like have come out of scripture. No one wants to be told what to believe but we can all learn from our own past and the experiences of others. The reality is that we all trust in something and it is good if we have people to look up to. These words (that make up our Christian creed)are not just words about God; these words can teach us that life is about hope and change and deliverance as we all search for human happiness and healing.

"Rowan Williams compares our Christian creed to the three jewels of Buddhism".
I take refuge in the Buddha
I take refuge in the Dharma (teachings)
I take refuge in Sangha (community

The Christian creed reminds us that as believers,
we take refuge in God, the Creator.
we take refuge in the teachings of Jesus (forgiveness, love, mercy and justice and healing.)
we take refuge in community.
-Diana Butler Bass in  "Christianity After Religion".

We come together as  a community of faith to learn to trust that there is wisdom and knowledge that we can gain as we too search for light and truth.  The heart of faith is to answer to  an invitation that invites us deeper into spiritual reality that we can trust.   A vow. A prayer. A living experience.

Seeing the world through the eyes of an ancient people has the power to stir up emotions of thankfulness and devotion to a loving God.

Relationships can be difficult but,   if we trust the other person to want what is best for us,  then it is easier.  We can learn even from the most difficult relationships especially if we try to see it from their point of view.  This then enables us to give advice that we hope is helpful.

Moses took advice from his father-in-law and became a wiser and stronger leader of the people.