I am traveling today so I thought I’d share with you the foundational statement of faith that underlies every word I write each week. The Apostle’s Creed is an ancient and accurate summation of the Christian Faith; one that binds all true believers in “One Lord, one faith, one baptism.”

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

May God bless you as you make these words your own.