The Communion of Saints

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. The late Joyce Landorf authored 27 books on a variety of subjects related to the Christ-following life. In Balcony People, she made a case that… Read more »

The Holy Catholic Church

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. A quarter century ago Tom Smith, a pastor in South Africa, was on the fast track. Using his entrepreneurial spirit and ministry leadership gifts, he… Read more »

The Holy Spirit Part II

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. Like all fans of Purdue’s basketball team, I found myself groaning last Sunday afternoon when C.J. Cox’s right knee suddenly bent in a direction… Read more »

I Believe in the Holy Spirit

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. “I shall return.” Those three words are among the most memorable ever uttered by an American military leader. That’s because an entire nation was inspired by… Read more »

Judge the Living and the Dead

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. Life is a series of big decisions and little decisions. The big ones seem to have an outsized importance: Where will you live and what… Read more »

From There He Will Come (II)

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. In ancient times. there was nothing quite like a wedding in a Middle Eastern village. Even though Say Yes to the Dress was still 20… Read more »

From There He Will Come (I)

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. It’s called the Great Disappointment. No, we’re not talking about the fact it’s been 26 years since a B1G Ten basketball team has won a… Read more »

Seated at the Right Hand

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. “There’s a new king, and it’s you.” That’s the slogan of Burger King’s brand-new marketing campaign which debuted last weekend. The fast-food giant, having grown weary… Read more »

He Ascended into Heaven

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. The annual commemoration of Jesus’ Ascension is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Christian calendar.   As the bombastic comedian used to say during his stand-up… Read more »

He Rose Again from the Dead (Part II)

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. Americans love happy endings.  Sitting in darkened movie theaters, we have come to expect that the monster will be vanquished, the toad will be changed… Read more »