Holiness

The sadness of silence

The sadness of silence

Although not everyone understands how valuable a life is, I believe God is changing hearts among his church, and as Christ’s disciples, we should be champions for his redemptive work within the pro-life movement as well.

Maintaining a holy life

Maintaining a holy life

Today’s atmosphere is not ideal for producing a holy life — in fact, the atmosphere has never been ideal.

Daily snapshot

Daily snapshot

What would someone catch you doing if they were to sneak a picture of you during your day? Would your actions and words reflect the love and hope you find in Christ?

The emperor moth

The emperor moth

When we are faced with difficult situations is our response an attempt to shortcut the God-ordained pressure of the circumstance?

What is a true Wesleyan?

What is a true Wesleyan?

A representative system was devised by the Wesleyan Methodist Connection to answer the question, “What is a True Wesleyan?”

​Women in ministry convene a Congress

​Women in ministry convene a Congress

Key leaders from five denominations gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities for women in ministry, diversity and women in ministry, and more.

​Holy ruthlessness

​Holy ruthlessness

Sometimes God calls us to practice “holy ruthlessness” in order to protect what he has called us to.

Directions for spiritual growth

Directions for spiritual growth

“I want to grow in Christ. Now what?” If you are asking that question, this article offers practical tips on how to grow in your relationship with Jesus.

​Secret to living a holy life

​Secret to living a holy life

Do you suppose, if someone did a survey of people who excelled in spiritual things, they would find that such people have an extraordinary drive and determination to be holy?

Through and through

Through and through

The God of peace would like nothing more than to apply his sanctifying and purifying grace to the lives of all who ask for it. If you accept it, your life will be deeply transformed.

Video: Being the church in a pagan society

Video: Being the church in a pagan society

Should we expect the secular society around us to live by our Christian standards? How do we minister in a post-Christian culture? Jacob Thurston examines both subjects in this six-minute video.

Two works of grace at the dump

Two works of grace at the dump

There is a flourishing church in a poor area in the Philippines, and people are coming to know Christ amidst the dirt, rubble, and trash of one community.

​Change can be good

​Change can be good

There are enough changes in our lives that seemingly shake us to the core. The challenge is to remain open to find God’s good purposes in the middle of all of life’s circumstances.

Why biblical holiness makes us missional

Why biblical holiness makes us missional

While holiness is widely accepted as a biblical standard, within the church in general there is a lot of debate as to what it means practically for the follower of Jesus Christ.