John 17 gives us the privilege of witnessing an intimate conversation between God the Son and God the Father. Jesus prays not only for His disciples then but for us as well.
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Devotional Spirituality: Part 13—Suggestions for Prayer
Ken Boa discusses the prayer (oratio) component of the ancient practice of sacred reading (lectio divina).
Read MoreDevotional Spirituality: Part 12—Suggestions for Meditation & Prayer
Ken Boa discusses meditation on Scripture and prayer, two components of the ancient practice of sacred reading (lectio divina).
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 MoreWarfare Spirituality: Part 15—The Armor of God
Dr. Boa explains the power Christians are able to access by putting on the armor of God. The five defensive and two offensive weapons enable the believer to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
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Four Life-Changing Prayers
Use the following four passages from three of Paul’s epistles (letters) as a pattern of prayer for yourself and/or others
Ephesians 1:17–19a
“[I ask] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened,
Read MorePracticing the Presence of God: Part 11
Continuing to build the biblical foundation, Dr. Boa examines the four Gospels to see how Jesus practiced the presence of God in total dependence and submission.
Read MorePracticing the Presence of God: Part 2
In his Wednesday Morning Men’s Fellowship class, Dr. Boa introduces some of the imagery and metaphors associated with living in God’s presence on an ongoing basis: abiding in the vine, walking by the Spirit, setting your mind on the Spirit, rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, running with endurance.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 20 (at Christ Church): Stewards of Grace
Peter encourages his readers, in light of the brevity of life, to be stewards of the grace of God. To live each day with a doxological purpose. In speaking and in service, make it such for the glory of God.
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