Category: Spiritual Formation

Miracles

Miracles, by Dr. Ken Boa When looking at whether miracles can happen, there are three options: The first option flatly denies even the possibility of miracles. A philosophical assumption is made that miracles cannot and therefore do not take place. Following these assumptions leads to the conclusion that

Migraines, Chronic Pain, and the Cross

The “With-ness” of God in the Midst of Pain It overtakes my entire body. The discomfort typically begins with my neck and quickly creeps up the back of my head. Nausea usually follows, along with sensitivity to light and smell. Sometimes I experience flashes of light in my

A Brief Introduction to Fasting

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that was practiced by Jesus and early Christians and that today is practiced in many places around the world today where the Gospel is growing most rapidly. Yet in the Western church, it is largely ignored. Our culture, which is built on self-indulgence,

New Reflections Podcast

Dr. Kenneth Boa and Reflections Vice President, Stuart McAllister, have launched a new podcast that explores the riches of the Christian life from the standpoint of two seasoned veterans of the faith. Taking their cues from T.S. Eliot’s poetic declaration that “old men ought to be explorers,” Dr.

Legacy Isn’t Just for Later

“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.’ Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that

How to Be a Hopeful Realist

Why We Think Hope is Unrealistic  Ironically, we often mistake hope for hopelessness. Look no further than the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. Driving through the spooky stillness of the first lockdown, I came across a marquee boldly declaring, “Hope is not canceled!” All of the

Death at Christmas

Hope in the Face of Darkness Back in 2012, a friend of mine who was a pastor in Hartford, Connecticut, asked me to preach at his church. I was preparing to go on a five-week mission trip to Asia, and this would give his congregation a chance to

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Joy of Expectation

The season of Advent is a time of joy and expectation. During this time, remember to reflect on the true reason for joy.

Psalm 107: Psalm 107: Gratitude is a Discipline

Text: Psalm 107 Additional Articles/Resources Favorite Psalms (Article Summaries) 31 Key Psalms (for Bible Study) Missed a part of the series? Catch up here: A Visual Journey through 12 Psalms