Always Reforming

Balance, my brothers.  Balance. I find that most theological or ethical conundrums are solvable if we find the balance between extremes. The modern social landscape is pervaded by subjectivism and emotionalism.   "Only God can judge me!" we cry.   "Don't judge me!" we insist. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking has infiltrated the Church and can be heard from pulpits around the world.  Pastors no longer make definitive declarations of right and wrong, nor are they allowed to say anything negative.  They're not supposed to tell people how to live their lives.  To speak of sin is taboo.  Christian brethren are no longer willing to exhort or to be exhorted. "Different strokes for different folks!" rules the day. This is, undoubtedly, an unbiblical mindset.  The idea that true love ignores behavior that is perilous to a brother's soul is patently false.  Christians, as the body of Christ and coworkers in the Gospel, are t

I saw an angel in my dreams last night, He asked me three piercing questions: Where are you going? What are you doing? and Who are you becoming? I looked at him, A tear in my eye And  A smile on my face, And said, Only God knows, At least, I hope He does, 'Cause I sure don't. He put his arm around my shoulder, And said, Brother, Remember, You are the choices that you make. I woke up, Those words Still ringing in my ears, And considered every choice That I had ever made. I looked into the mirror, I barely recognized the man Staring back at me, I asked him, Where are you going? What are you doing? Who are you becoming?