Why We Do What We Do — By Tammie Grimm (March/April 2025) — I require students in my Christian formation classes to read John Wesley’s Character of a Methodist as their first assignment. I want them to hear from Mr. Wesley himself that though early Methodists of the 18th century
I’m still reflecting on our time together this past Sunday, delving into Acts chapter 4. What a powerful reminder it was of the incredible transformation we see in the Apostle Peter and the unwavering courage of the early church. The core message that God wanted to impress upon us from
Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication Exponential’s 2025 theme—Good, Great, Greater—is inspired by a calling God placed on our hearts years ago, and is rooted in the promise of John 14:12: “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will
Literary criticism should be completed by criticism from a definite ethical and theological standpoint . . . It is . . . necessary for Christian readers to scrutinize their reading, especially of works of imagination, with explicit ethical and theological standards. The “greatness” of literature cannot be determined solely by
In today’s parenting culture, many well-meaning parents find themselves caught in a troubling trend. Messages from modern progressive or passive parenting philosophies often warn that correcting children too often can harm their self-esteem, make parents seem controlling, or create negative interactions at home. Parents are urged to “choose their battles,”
All out for souls! — By Steve Hoskins (March/April 2025) — Last week I attended the Church of the Nazarene’s M25 (Mission 2025) conference in Kansas City, Missouri, with about 4,000 other members of my church. The conference has become a recurring gathering of Nazarenes held between our every four-year
God is working across Middle Tennessee in powerful, practical ways. One of those ways is through one of our local partners, Cul2vate, a ministry that grows food and develops people. Men in hard places, coming out of addiction, incarceration, homelessness, or trauma, find real support, steady work, and the truth
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows. This past Friday, June 20, 2025, was the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. It was the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. For some Christians the summer solstice has no significance. It is just a natural event. For