What we believe defines who we are. No one would disagree with this concept. While this blog is intended to be a site for my thoughts as they pertain to what I do for a living – this time I want to lay out the fundmentals of what I believe. I for one don’t want to be any different at work then I am at home or at anywhere else. So my beliefs must be consistent and foundational wherever I am.
So what do I believe? Here goes:
- I believe there is one eternal standard of truth in the universe and that logic dictates there can only be one truth.
- I believe everyone has the right to search for truth.
- I believe in total respect for each individual and their search for truth.
- I believe that we can disagree with each other while still respecting each other and robustly discussing our beliefs.
- I believe that life is a journey and that the way you interact with others on that journey is of paramount importance.
- I believe that we live in a created universe and that we were created to enjoy a fulfilled and fulfilling life of shared service and interaction with each other.
- I believe that the Creator is God as expressed and understood through the Bible.
- I believe that the only way to know God is to believe in His Son Jesus who died on a cross outside Jerusalem almost 2000 years ago and was raised from the dead 3 days later.
- I believe that my daily interaction with Jesus through the Holy Spirit is the most important thing I do and that this interaction affects everything else I do.
- I believe that everyone is created with a purpose and a calling in life and is worthy of love and respect – regardless of what they have done or are doing.
- I believe each one of us is ultimately accountable for our own actions and the impact that they have on others and we should all take responsibility for this.
- I believe that nothing in life is better than worshipping God for who He is and out of that attitude then serving others.
A lot of big statements. Quite possibly controversial. No doubt some people will not like them and violently disagree. But that is ok and their absolute right to freedom of choice – God’s gift to us all.
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