Category: Living Out Your Faith

Teaching Methods: Part 3

We apologize that this teaching video is not currently available.  Ken Boa focused in this session on drama (including film/movies) as one approach to teaching. Read about the drama method of teaching in this article on the material of this series. [button color=”dark_blue” link=”https://kenboa.org/culture/teaching-approaches-and-learning-styles/” size=”large” target=”_self” block=”true”]READ NOW[/button]

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Bible Gateway Interview

Post Date: December 14, 2017 Life in the Presence of God has been out for one month now, and I’ve enjoyed interacting with those who’ve read the book. I recently conducted a written interview with Bible Gateway, answering questions such as, “What is a Christian’s ‘quiet time’ and why

Teaching Methods: Part 2

We apologize that this teaching video is not currently available.  Ken Boa focused in this session on a visual aid approach to teaching, one of the seven teaching methods used in the Bible. Read about visual aids in this article covering the content of this series. [button color=”dark_blue”

Sunday Class: Life in the Presence of God

In his weekly adult Sunday school class at Christ Church of Atlanta, Dr. Boa discusses his new book Life in the Presence of God. He explains the motivation behind the book, its relationship (as a sequel) to Rewriting Your Broken Story, and an overview of its content. He also talks about the companion training guide A Guide to Practicing God’s Presence.

Teaching Methods: Part 1

Ken Boa introduces this series on seven teaching methods used in the Bible, applicable to us by showing us how to skillfully communicate with others—the key to all good relationships. Here, he covers the first three methods—lectures, stories, and visual aids—and offers examples of how all three approaches are used by Jesus and other biblical figures such as the prophet Nathan.

The Critical Nature of Gratitude

Gratitude is not meant to be left to spontaneous moments. It’s a choice, not a feeling, and it ages quickly unless we intentionally develop the practice of giving thanks.

Podcast with SES on Life in the Presence of God

“It’s not a matter of time but of intentionality.” Dr. Boa spoke recently with SES’s Adam Tucker on this and other themes of his new book, Life in the Presence of God (IVP, 2017).

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A Biblical View of Purpose, Part 2: Discerning God’s Calling

Make sure you’ve read “A Biblical View of Purpose, Part 1” first. [lead]We can’t lay hold of God’s unique purpose for our lives without spending time with him and inviting him to clarify his purpose for us in his timing and way.[/lead] It is never too late to

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Life in the Presence of God: Everything Matters

[lead]Ken Boa’s Life in the Presence of God: Practices for Living in Light of Eternity (IVP, 2017) takes a thoroughly biblical idea—our call to abide in Christ, to walk with and follow God, to grow in intimacy with him—and considers it in a modern context.[/lead] In today’s smartphone-addicted,