The Wisdom of James
Ken Boa
July 30, 2021
The book of James inverts the world’s value system, contrasting the way of the Word with the way of the world, and urging us to choose the way of the Word.
Tag: eternal perspective
The Wisdom of Pursuing Christ
Ken Boa
July 23, 2021
The key to living a life of wisdom is to recognize that the things that matter most are the things the world cannot provide.
The Wisdom of Fearing God
Ken Boa
July 2, 2021
Apart from God, you have no hope. But the book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that there is hope, and there is wisdom in fearing God.
How to Find Meaning in Life According to Solomon
Ken Boa
June 22, 2021
What gives your life meaning? Conventional wisdom abounds telling us how to find meaning in life. On the surface, much of it sounds like good advice. The problem is, every one of them will ultimately fail to bring you meaning and satisfaction. According to Solomon, two key truths must guide us if we are to live meaningful lives.
Is This All There Is?
Ken Boa
June 18, 2021
“Is this all there is?” This is the question we find ourselves asking when we achieve a goal, thinking it will have given us our heart’s desire. But whether we strive for popularity, power, possessions, or prestige, we will find that the things of this world cannot satisfy us.
Psalms 119 and 127: A Firm Foundation
Ken Boa
June 4, 2021
One of the wisest things you can do is to put your unflinching trust in God. If your joy is dependent on circumstances, it will not be stable. On the other hand, surrendering to God provides ultimate security and satisfaction.
Psalms 37 and 73: Hope Despite Injustice
Ken Boa
May 28, 2021
Either life is meaningless, or it isn’t—there are no options in between. If life is meaningless, then this temporal world is all we have, and it will quickly pass away. But the wisdom Psalms teach us the truth: life has meaning, and that meaning is rooted in our eternal God.
The Wisdom Psalms
Ken Boa
May 20, 2021
Do you want to know how to have an eternal perspective? The wisdom psalms focus on cultivating this long-term mindset, teaching us to fix our hearts and our minds on what is truly ultimate rather than living for short-term gain.
Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life
Ken Boa
May 10, 2021
There is a futile emptiness of trying to find meaning and satisfaction “under the sun.” But when we fear the One who is above the sun, our futility is transformed into a living hope.
Psalms 119 and 127: Gaining Perspective
Ken Boa
May 3, 2021
Psalms 119 and 127 teach us how to gain perspective in times of affliction as well as how to have a Christocentric view of our lives.