We’re told that in order to reach people, we need to simplify our language. Tone it down. Make it friendly. Avoid the “churchy” words. But here’s my question: What if the words we’re avoiding are the very ones we need most? Take holiness, for example. In the Wesleyan tradition, we speak of “holiness of heart and life”—a phrase that may sound outdated, but actually holds the key to understanding what salvation looks like right now. Not just a future hope. Not just moral behavior. But a transformed life—inside and out—rooted in God’s love. In his latest article, Andrew Thompson explores why this ancient phrase still matters—and what we lose when we trade it for something more culturally comfortable. I think you’ll find it both challenging and deeply hopeful. Because true holiness isn’t about trying harder. It’s about letting love transform everything.

Posted by Paulo Lopes at 2025-07-18 13:53:01 UTC