Pastor’s wife goes from tragedy to triumph
Abuse, abortion, death, and tragedy seemed to mark Vonetta Carter’s life. Then she met Jesus. Now a pastor’s wife, she proudly tells her story so others can know the same hope and redemption.
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Grandparents and grace
When Layla Solms looks at her life, the years of memories and experiences are threaded together by grace. And grandparents.
The Most Important Meeting of Your Year
The most important meeting you will ever lead is a nominating committee meeting.
da Vinci’s lesson on anger
As Leonardo da Vinci painted a masterpiece, a young onlooker knocked over nearby canvases. The artist reacted in anger, stifling his ability to paint in that moment–until he sought forgiveness.
Church multiplication grant adds momentum in Newark
Newark, N.J., is a city of challenges and broken systems, both in the areas of justice and education. But God is using Newborn Wesleyan Church to break barriers and minister within the community.
Memories that bless and burn
Some childhood memories are better forgotten, and yet others are often profitably remembered. J. Ellsworth Kalas recounts a childhood experience worth remembering.
Another Selfridge finds her niche in ministry
When Belinda Selfridge was asked if she’d consider serving as the family pastor at Sent Church in Plano, Texas, she thought church leaders asked the wrong person.
7 ways to renew yourself spiritually
Are you feeling weary in your spiritual life? Rev. Lawrence Wilson offers seven ways to renew yourself as you draw closer to God.
People of the cross
Do you wear a cross around your neck? Whether you do or not, what does the cross mean to you? For some “people of the cross,” it is a matter of life and death.
Three Waves from Wesley: 4th of 4 installments
Professor Joe Dongell delivered this groundbreaking address helping us refocus on the true core of John Wesley. In this fourth and final installment, he gives final reflections and application.
You, too, can be a witness
Many people within The Wesleyan Church are speaking up a lot so far in 2015. Find out why.
Christians’ education and level of obedience often don’t match
Most Christians are educated way beyond their level of obedience. And it can be awkward.
Wow, what a flight that was!
The intelligent and well-spoken 71-year-old woman with a Ph.D. broke into tears when I asked her to tell me her story during a recent flight.
Faith Church partners with Project Liberty for human trafficking prayer event
Faith Church partnered with FAAST International and Project Liberty to pray against injustice and human trafficking. A former victim shared her story.
Three Waves from Wesley: 3rd of 4 installments
Professor Joe Dongell delivers a groundbreaking address at the Upper Room forum, Wesleyan HQ, and other places. It will appear in four installments. He helps us rethink the core of Wesley.
The church in the middle of everywhere
A church that appears to be in the middle of “nowhere Montana” is actually in the middle of everywhere.
Is your character contaminated?
Tylenol capsules were found to be contaminated in the 1980s, killing a few and costing millions in profit loss. Just like Johnson and Johnson, you can lose much if your character is contaminated.
Three Waves from Wesley: 2nd of 4 installments
Professor Joe Dongell delivers a groundbreaking address at the Upper Room forum, Wesleyan HQ, and other places. It will appear in WesLife in four installments. He helps us rethink the core of Wesley.
An inside view
The mirror of God’s Word helps you see who you are on the inside.
Three waves from Wesley: 1st of 4 installments
Professor Joe Dongell delivers a groundbreaking address at the Upper Room forum, Wesleyan HQ, and other places. It will appear in WesLife in four installments. He helps us rethink the core of Wesley.
Don’t be cynical; be hopeful
If 2014 was a tough year for you, will you choose to approach 2015 with cynicism or hope?
Speak up in 2015
Jim Dunn has one change he’d like to make in 2015, and he is inviting you to join him.
“Don’t say ‘Merry Christmas!’”
An offended airline passenger shouted, “You shouldn’t say [Merry Christmas] because not everyone celebrates Christmas!” Everett Piper examines what the world would be like without the holiday.
What did Jesus’ grandparents think?
Who were Jesus’ grandparents and what did they think of Mary’s unmarried pregnancy? Ron McClung speculates how they could have felt.
