From Designer Genes to Satan's Schemes

What do you believe? This question can apply to any number of things: What do you believe about the weather? What do you believe about the Chicago Bears this year? What do you believe about politics? What do you believe about what so-and-so is doing? What do you believe about __________________? You get the picture.        Why is that important? It’s important because you and I constantly make choices and decisions based around what we believe. Whether we realize it or not, we each live by a personal credo statement. It’s the foundation on which we stand.        This raises a few questions. Will the foundation on which you stand be a solid rock or sinking sand? Where do you go when your spouse and you are constantly arguing and you feel like you’re on the verge of divorce? Where do you go when you find out that you have cancer? Where do you go when the news comes that you need surgery? What provides your anchor? What is your foundation?        In the coming weeks we’re going to be spending some time together in a new series called “Foundations.” The purpose of this series will be to provide us with a common starting place no matter where we are in our faith journey. We’ll start with a look at the Apostles' Creed, follow with a study of the Lord’s Prayer, and finish up by learning about the scriptural foundation that led to the Reformation.        What do I stand on? Where do I go? Thankfully, we can rest in the God who created us, who loves us, and who has given us His Son. Since this will be a great series for people who have questions about faith, life, and the church, let’s use this as an opportunity to invite our friends and neighbors.