Holiness Articles
Letting the Bible Come to Life: God's Word More Than To-Do List Marker
August 12, 2010 By Patty Bray - In: Holiness
God’s Word More Than a To-Do List Marker
It’s so easy to read the Bible, check it off our spiritual to-do list, and think that we’ve “done our duty” as Christ-followers. But God’s intent is that we allow His powerful, holy Word to transform us.
Church Leader Talks about Importance of Spiritual Formation
August 12, 2010 - In: Holiness Leadership Lifestyle
Jan Hughes serves as co-pastor of Wesleyan Evangelical Church in Stockton, Calif., along with her husband, Bob, and also serves as the spiritual formation director for the Pacific Southwest District. Read about why she thinks spiritual formation is important in the life of a Christian.
Q: When did you become pastor of the church plant in Stockton?
I just began a co-pastor position with my husband on June 1.
Making the Bible Come to Life
July 22, 2010 By Patty Bray - In: Feature Holiness
“The Word of God is living and active.” That’s what God’s Word teaches in Hebrews 4:12. However, in talking with people over the years, I’ve found that for so many people, the Word doesn’t seem living and active in their lives. For many, spending time in the Bible is dull, boring and yawn-producing.
Surrender
July 6, 2010 By Shawnda Dykhoff - In: Holiness Magazine
My call to full time ministry came at an early age. I was adopted at age four by Rev. Ken and Brenda Dykhoff. I accepted Christ into my heart shortly thereafter. At the age of 14, I was sanctified at a youth leadership camp called Frontline Training Camp. I vividly remember making the decision to allow Christ to write my life story, to be completely sold out to Him, His call, His ministry, and His best for my life. It was not an emotional decision but one where my will was shaped completely by and for Him.
Tell Me the Story Again
June 11, 2010 By Dan LeRoy - In: Holiness
When I was eight years old our family lived in western Pennsylvania for a short time. It turned out to be a time of significant spiritual impact in my life.
For one thing, it was the occasion of my most heinous sin, to that point at least.
I told my seven-year-old neighbor friend that there was no such thing as Santa Claus.
