What do you believe? Are you wavering in some of your theological convictions? Have you given faith the boot from your life, believing it has no place in our modern scientific world? Or are you confused about how to reconcile what you read in Scripture with the “love all” model Jesus Christ offers in his own life?

From conservative evangelical to theological liberal, the spiritual journey of retired South Carolina United Methodist pastor the Rev. Arthur H. Holt has evolved over the years. Here, Holt explores his theology, reflecting on everything from abortion, science, sexuality, and the End Times to sin, the spirit, and the Bible.

Reviews

“It’s like he is talking directly to ‘every human’ one on one, with no artificiality, arrogant professionalism, or parental condescension. It is the most honest approach I’ve ever read, and I deeply appreciate it.” — The Rev. Robert Clemons

Since the author was my pastor in two United Methodist churches where my husband and I were members, I already knew Arthur was “the real deal,” so it was wonderful to read what he has come to believe in his walk with Christ. Arthur’s preaching revealed Jesus and His unconditional love to me in a personally transforming way, and this book confirmed many things I already had concluded in my own walk while making me truly rethink some things where we might differ. Because Arthur is truly humble in nature… in the same manner as our Lord…he asks only that we think about what he says in his book, and so I highly recommend it! – Marian

Written in easy everyday language but overflowing with love of Christ. He was open and honest about his beliefs on tough subjects that churches don’t want to deal with sometimes. He spoke with mercy and love. Thank you.

The Rev. Arthur H. Holt is a retired United Methodist pastor who grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is a 1972 graduate of Wofford College. He earned his Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in 1979 and has pastored churches across South Carolina. Married to his wife, Penny, for more than 50 years, they have two children and four grandchildren.