affections

Every now and then one reads a book that is really eye-opening, paradigm shifting, earth shattering... Most books, of course, are anything but, and one reads 10, 20, 30 books to find one really good one. But so far, everything I have read from the Puritan William Fenner has been just that...

Good morning, beloved brethren! I have a question I'd like to hear some feedback on. First, a bit of context. My wife has a difficulty speaking about her faith, the Bible, or anything theological really. She gets frustrated and embarrassed because she isn't able (yet, God willing) to articulate...

I have often heard people put a distinction between joy and happiness. I myself have done that for the longest time merely in following the example. The distinction typically goes like a few of the following: “Happiness is based on circumstances but joy is not” “Happiness is fleeting but joy is...

This helpful academic journal article from Dr. Ronald N. Frost delineates the role played by Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics in fostering the medieval scholasticism that the Protestant Reformers sought to replace with a purer Augustinian theology. Crucial topics explored within Aristotle’s...

I struggle with my devotions or quiet times. I struggle with devotions being consistent and meaningful. To me the idea of having a loving relationship with Christ is difficult, although at times the meaning is there and powerful and I do recognize when God's Spirit bears witness to my...