Tag: love

Being, Knowing, and Doing—Part 6: Relationships (Marriage)

In this third session on marriage, Ken Boa discusses concepts like, “1 + 1 = 1 in marriage,” the husband’s call to lead his wife in love, differences in romantic and other kinds of love, and practical tips for showing love to one’s spouse.

Loving God Completely

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.

Sketch by Hugh Thomson of a Scene

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).

8 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.

Devotional 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.

1 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.