Pilgrimage as a Spiritual Possibility
Pilgrimage is more than travel. It can be a spiritual discipline that reminds us of the embodied nature of our faith and draws us closer to Jesus Christ. James R. Thobaben considers how this ancient practice can still serve as a means of grace for Christians today.
Friends We Can’t Do Without
Drawing on the biblical friendship of David and Jonathan, Mike Powers reminds us that deep, Christ-centered friendships are essential to the Christian life and are marked by devotion, loyalty, trust, and a willingness to walk alongside one another through life’s joys and struggles.
A Name for Being Alive, But…
A church may have a reputation for vitality while lacking the lasting fruit of Christlikeness that marks genuine spiritual life.
Sanctification and the Sacraments: Encountering the Transforming Presence of God
Through baptism, Communion, worship, and the shared life of the Church, God meets us in ordinary things and transforms us into the likeness of Christ.
Made Perfect in Love: A Theological Understanding of Sanctification
Sanctification means more than being set apart for God. It is the Spirit’s gracious work of making us holy by conforming us to the perfect love, goodness, and purity of Jesus Christ.
Scripture and Sanctification: Restored to Holiness and Love
From creation to new creation, Scripture reveals a holy God who calls us to holy love—and faithfully gives us the grace and power to live it.
The Search for Holiness: Historical Influences on Wesley’s Doctrine of Sanctification
John Wesley’s search for holiness was not a new theological pursuit, but part of a rich Christian tradition centered on becoming like Christ through the transforming grace of God.
Academies of Life
What if the church became more than a place to attend and instead became an “academy of life” where Christians are formed to think deeply, live faithfully, and follow Jesus with wisdom and confidence?
