Some of us come to understand God’s purpose for us when we’re older, others when we’re younger; some after a long process of discovery, others through a sudden insight or vision. Finding our unique purpose can be fun and rewarding. It can also lead to sweat and tears, even persecution. Few stories of finding purpose in life come without some…
by Dr. Ken Boa The Process of Finding Your Purpose Our God-given calling (vocation) can be defined as our unchanging reason for being. It’s the essence of who we are, why we’re on earth, and what separates us from other humans. Unlike a career, our unique purpose comes with no expiration date; it is lifelong. Although God is always preparing…
The Next Generations and the Brevity of Life Moses captured the transitory nature of human life in Psalm 90: Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 In this oldest of Psalms, the only one written by Moses, we have the perspective of a wise and godly man looking back on his…
by Dr. Ken Boa Those of us who follow Jesus are on a journey, a pilgrimage, to our heavenly home. As we grow older and prepare for our handoff to the next generation, this metaphor of life as a neverending journey may be cliché, but it also brings clarity and comfort. We are not alone, others have gone before us,…
Most of us know about It’s a Wonderful Life because of a clerical error. Not only did the film tank at the box office. Its 28-year copyright protection was not renewed, making it part of the public domain. As a result, television stations began to air the movie for free on a routine basis. Thus It’s a Wonderful Life was…