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Christian Living

The Apostles’ Creed

A Concise Summary of Our Faith’s Foundations In addition to the Nicene Creed, as a time-tested statement of Christian faith, we also have the Apostles’ Creed. It is a shorter, more concise statement of Christian belief. Unlike the Nicene Creed, which dates to the year 325, there is no precise date for the Apostle’s Creed, […]

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The Nicene Creed

A Time-Tested Statement of Faith A creed is a formal statement of faith that concisely summarizes core beliefs. A common Christian creed is the Apostles’ Creed. Another one is the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed stands as a doctoral standard for Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and most Protestant churches, which encompasses the vast majority of Christians. […]

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Visiting Churches

The Closest Church

Warm Inside Despite my encouragement, Candy has provided little input on the churches we visit. Though she recommended The Church with the Fundamental Vibe and The Nonconventional Church, I compiled the rest of the list. Today we’ll visit the closest church. Originally containing thirty-five names, I’ve now cut my list in half. While it might […]

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Christian Living

The Early Years of Martin Luther

Luther Studied to Become a Lawyer to Please His Father Hans Luther, a German peasant, and his bride, Margaret, who came from the middle class, committed their lives to each other. Though having different social backgrounds, Hans pledged to work his way up in life. He promised to provide for Margaret and their future family […]

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Visiting Churches

Attending Mass (Visiting Church #5)

When I tell people we’re visiting Christian churches, they often assume Protestant and are surprised our plan includes Catholic gatherings. That’s where we head today, to our first Mass. The most noticeable difference is an ornate crucifix in the sanctuary. I’m pleased to see many lay people helping lead the service. There’s a nice range […]