Yesterday was Trinity Sunday. Our church used the Athanasian Creed as part of the observance. This is one of the three ecumenical creeds of the church -together with the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed. It is long. It is confusing. I almost look upon reciting this creed with dread. The Athanasian Creed is mental calisthenics. Here is a link if you are interested. The … [Read more...] about More Than Words
Holy Spirit
Becoming a Saint
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”” (1 Peter 1:14–16, ESV) There is a name for one who is holy. It is saint. It is the identity we are given in Christ. Holiness is Christ in me! But you may say, … [Read more...] about Becoming a Saint
A Holy Force
This coming Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. It is a day when we focus on the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the often overlooked and misunderstood member of the Trinity. Some of the confusion arises over the connection with a spirit/ghost. Let me start off by saying the Holy Spirit is not a ghost or a spirit in the sense that we often understand these terms. Ghosts … [Read more...] about A Holy Force