Note to the Reader: Why “Essays”?
When you hold a book with the word essays in the title, you may expect something more academic, something suited for classrooms and libraries. But that is not my intent here. These essays are not scholarly articles for theologians; they are reflections for the people of God.
I chose the word essays because each chapter is an attempt, an offering, a venture into the mystery and beauty of holiness. The word itself comes from the Latin exagium—“a weighing” or “an examination.” That is what I am doing here: weighing the truths of Scripture, examining the witness of the church, and reflecting on what holiness means for us today.
An essay is shorter than a treatise, lighter than a lecture, and more personal than a sermon manuscript. These essays are meant to be read devotionally, discussed in groups, and pondered in prayer. They are not exhaustive, but exploratory. Each one is a window into the vast landscape of holiness, inviting you to look, reflect, and then walk more fully in the way of holiness yourself.
You may also find that the style shifts slightly from chapter to chapter. That is intentional. Some essays lean more theological, others more pastoral, still others more practical. Holiness touches every part of life, so these essays approach the theme from different angles. What unites them all is the conviction that holiness is not optional—it is essential. It is God’s gift and God’s call for every believer.
So read these essays not as the final word, but as invitations. Take them as signposts pointing to a deeper experience of God’s sanctifying grace. My prayer is that you will not only learn about holiness, but also long for it, seek it, and live it.
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