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The Creeds bring us together, unite us under the banner of Christ, and guide us in life. The Creeds give a “rule of faith” that clarifies our identity, our tribe, our belonging, and our hope. And finally, the Creeds allow us to break bread together and sit in the discomfort of our differences while celebrating our common faith. That is what it means in my mind to be counted as one among many in the “holy catholic church.”

If you paint over rotten wood, the wood may look nice, but the integrity is compromised. In time, it can become a big problem.

So it is with our spiritual lives. We can dress ourselves up and look presentable to our friends and neighbors, pretending we’re fine. But just beneath the service are the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that are ruining our lives.