What are the fundamentals of the Christian faith? What is “essential” to our understanding of God?  As far back as the early church, the Apostles Creed laid out a concise description of God as Father, Christ as Son and Savior, and the Holy Spirit as the third member of the God Head.   A creed is a set of fundamental beliefs. NOTHING is more fundamental than what I believe about God. When I think about what brings this to life for me, the song “This I Believe (The Creed)” fills my heart to overflowing. It is simple enough that I can understand it (at one level) and complex enough to leave me wondering what all it…

“In Your presence is the fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11 Coffee mugs come in all shapes and sizes and often have a story to tell. Funny, rhyming, thoughtful, and rewarding. I found a few that made me smile. “Coffee, coffee, it’s our drink, If we don’t get it, we don’t think.” “Be nice to your Kids… They will be choosing your nursing home!”.” “I’m really not a Control Freak, but could I show you the right way to do that?” “Dad! The Man, The Myth, The Legend!” One year for my birthday, I got one that simply said, “Give Me Jesus”. The mug brought a smile to my heart. Does…