The Reformed Catholic

The apostle Paul gives a brief job description to every Christian believer in chapter 4 of his letter to the Ephesian Church. I say brief, as in there are few words mentioned, but it’s an enormous responsibility.

This is one of my favorite songs because it summarizes the entire life of a Christian: from the time they recognized the need for God and their acceptance of Christ for salvation, all the way to their final breath when the enter into the presence of the eternal Father.

Dear Reader: This is a passage which is most freeing to the mind of one who lives a life trying to do their best to earn a place in heaven – something that cannot be done. Read each sentence slowly, and understand its meaning.

Salt on a wound, though it may sting, helps control infection. As salty citizens of this world, when we spread the Truth, it may hurt for some people to hear it, but it’s good that we tell them the truth. God also illumines our life, and we are to shine that light to the world: to let them see God in us and draw them to Him.

I have to admit, I used to be an illiterate Catholic. By that I mean, I didn’t know what really being Catholic meant, I couldn’t tell you with certainty whether I would be going to heaven, I couldn’t tell you who God really was, what His plan for the world was (much less me!) and [...]