By loving God completely, we discover who and whose we are as we come to see ourselves as God sees us. In this way, we become secure enough to become others-centered rather than self-centered.
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A Taste of the Classics: Pride & Prejudice
In a society in which money, marriage, and social status had become the measure of all morality, Jane Austen’s finest novel illustrates the need for love and respect as the basis for any happy, healthy relationship (particularly marriage).
Read More8 Spiritual Essentials (at First Redeemer): #2 Love Jesus
Loving Jesus more than anything and anyone else is the second of eight “spiritual essentials” (core aspects of the Christian faith) Ken Boa is discussing with his Friday morning men’s study at First Redeemer Church (Cumming, GA).
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The Eight Spiritual Essentials, Part 2: Love Jesus
Ken Boa teaches on the second of eight spiritual essentials: loving Jesus. He talks about God’s demand that we love Jesus more than anyone else, and His desire that we love Him primarily for who He is rather than just for His gifts/benefits.
Read MoreDevotional Spirituality: Part 9—The Practice of Sacred Reading
Knowing God involves both the heart and the mind. The ancient practice of sacred reading involves a process of moving from the mind to the heart through reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. This is the ninth part of Ken Boa’s “Devotional Spirituality” series.
Read MoreHolistic Spirituality: Part 26—Biblical Principles for Marriage (#4)
Ken Boa wraps up a four-part subseries on the marital relationship, giving 10 marriage tips and reviewing other concepts such as the five loves.
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The Five Loves—and the Greatest of These Is Agapē
The human forms of love known in the Greek as epithumia (physical desire), eros (romantic love), storge (love for family members/those with whom we “belong”), and phileo (friendship/companionship love) can be elevated to what God intended for them to be when they’re infused with the divine love of agape. These four human loves are like flowers that can flourish in the garden of agape.
Read MoreHolistic Spirituality: Part 24—Biblical Principles for Marriage (#2, The 5 Loves)
Ken Boa discusses the five loves (epithumia, eros, storge, phileo, and agape) in this second session in a sub-series on “Biblical Principles for Marriage.”
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 22 (at Christ Church): A Purifying Hope
Dr. Boa speaks an encouraging word on the purifying hope we have at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though we suffer in this present world, we do well to entrust ourselves to our Faithful Creator. His promises will never fail.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 21 (at Christ Church): Suffering for God’s Glory
Peter talks about the surprising power and gift of grace that comes upon us which overcomes adversity and suffering. When we keep an eternal perspective, God gives us peace, patience and comfort in a way that transcends the circumstances of life.
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