Magazine Articles

True Christian holiness requires a deep, disciplined renewal of the mind, going beyond surface-level belief to thoughtful study, theological engagement, and the cultivation of Christlike wisdom that transforms both understanding and life.

The Glory of God Revealed (Part 2): Seeing the Risen Christ Who Comes to Us By Jonathan A. Powers In my last article, I reflected on the glory of God revealed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the decisive moment in which death is defeated and new creation breaks...

What if the glory of God is not found in power or spectacle, but in the quiet, surprising ways He comes near to rescue, restore, and redeem? This article invites you to see the resurrection more clearly and to live it more fully, discovering how the glory of Christ shapes not only what we believe, but how we love, serve, and bear witness each day.

What happens when a lifetime of ministry reveals that we may have become addicted not simply to serving Christ, but to influence, recognition, and being needed? In this searching and deeply personal reflection, Mike Powers explores the hidden spiritual temptations of connectional ministry, the painful disorientation of retirement, and the Spirit’s call to rediscover the humble joy of serving Jesus alone.

Holiness has too often been reduced to performance, perfection, and pretending. But what if we’ve misunderstood it all along? This article reframes holiness as the journey of becoming fully human in Christ.

Have you ever wondered if an impression in prayer was really from God? This thoughtful reflection, rooted in John Wesley’s teaching, shows how Christians can discern God’s will faithfully without falling into either cold rationalism or dangerous subjectivism.