In the beginning..

Faith is an difficult thing. There are ways that we express faith on a daily basis that we take for granted. For example, when we see a chair, we sit on it. We don't pick it up to make sure it's solid. We don't press on the seat to see if it will withstand our weight. Without thinking about it, we just sit down and trust that it will hold us.

Creation is another matter that requires faith. Whether Christian, agnostic, or atheist, it takes a lot of faith to understand how we all came into being. Somehow, we are here and no one really has an understanding of how it happened.

As Christians, we believe it's this simple:

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. (Gen 1:1)

As Christians, this profound statement is the cornerstone for who we are as a people. We are identified by a relationship with God who formed everything and chooses to adopt us into His family. The order, majesty, and beauty of creation points us to the very nature of God.

Whether you believe in God or not. If you have been hurt by Christianity, Islam, or any other religion, cast that aside for a moment. Take the actions of man/woman out of the equation. Meditate on the fact that God created everything... then ask Him how you should respond.

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