Christians are called to stand against injustice no matter how unpopular it is to do so. Throughout its history, the Wesleyan Church has made a powerful impact for change, even when the resounding majority opposed it. Slavery and slave trading were terrible evils propagated by a society entrenched in greed, but the Wesleyans stood against the tide to end these wretched practices, both in England and America.

Another area in which the Wesleyan church has held firm is its position on women in ministry. Wesleyans believe that the ordination of women is biblical and openly "refuse to budge" on the matter.

Learn More:

• Overview of the Wesleyan Church
• Wesleyan Church Beliefs
• Wesleyan Church History

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Melchizedek is a mysterious Bible character whose name means "king of righteousness." He appears briefly as a priest of God Most High in Genesis 14:18-20, and is mentioned again in Psalm 110:4 and Hebrews 5:10; 6:20; 7:1-17.

Some Bible scholars describe him as a "type of Christ," meaning one who reveals the same qualities as Jesus Christ. With no record of father or mother, and no genealogical background in Scripture, this description is fitting. Other scholars go a step further, theorizing that Melchizedek may have been a theophany of Christ, or a manifestation of deity in temporary form.

• Melchizedek - Priest of God Most High

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Maryjo believed in Jesus as a young child, but a dysfunctional home life turned her into an angry, rebellious adolescent. She continued down a bitter path until at age 45, Maryjo became very ill. She was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's follicular lymphoma cancer. Knowing what she needed to do, Maryjo re-committed her life to Jesus Christ and soon found herself experiencing an awesome miracle of healing. She is now cancer-free and lives to tell others what God can do for those who trust and believe in him.

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Wise Christian fathers have long recognized the excellent role models presented in the Scriptures. From God the Father, the finest example for all human dads, to the Bible's most famous fathers, men find worthy forerunners to teach them what to do, and what not to do, in the challenging calling of godly parenting.

Adam, the first human father, made some serious mistakes and suffered terrible consequences. He teaches today's dads about the extreme importance of living in obedience to the Lord.

In a world taken over by evil, violence, and corruption, much like today, Noah lived a righteous life. The Bible says he was blameless among the people of his time. But he wasn't perfect. His story shows the negative influence sin can have on those around us, especially our children.

And then there's King David--a man after God's own heart. He is another Bible father with much to teach men of today. His "absentee fathering" demonstrates a devastating lesson about the end result of not disciplining children when they needed it.

Learn More:

• 9 Famous Fathers in the Bible

For Father's Day:

• Bible Verses for Fathers
• Father's Day Quotes for Christian Fathers
• Father's Day Poems
• Motivational Words for Men

Devotions for Fathers:

• Life's Toughest Decision
• Too Proud to Ask for Help
• Who Do You Want to Fit in With?

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