Philothea

In his Introduction to the Devout Life, Francis de Sales referred to the term, philothea, which means “one who loves God.” He writes: “Genuine, living devotion, Philothea, presupposes love of God, and hence it is simply true love of God. Yet it is not always love as such. Inasmuch as divine love adorns the soul, … More Philothea

Relief

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; “he will lead them to springs of living water.”   “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 (NIV) Eliza Hewitt wrote the well-known hymn that conveys our future outlook. The first line reads: “When we all get to … More Relief

Eternity

Do the everyday worries of life drag you down? Choosing to live for eternity provides the strength to press on to His glory. … More Eternity

By Faith  

What is required for a person to go completely against the tide of common thought and practice? Faith. That’s what Noah had. But not just any faith, faith in a sovereign God. … More By Faith  

Resolve

While emotions are a part of life, they can get in the way of our ability to obey God and live by his Word. What makes the difference? Resolve. … More Resolve

Keep in Shape

The journey of this life is not for the faint of heart: it takes discipline of the spiritual nature in order to survive and thrive. Are you in spiritual shape? … More Keep in Shape