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Growth Through Grief

May 26, 2020 / Matthew Robinson / Posts by Other Authors, Spiritual Formation

In grief, we can choose to remain dormant or to grow. But to experience the new growth of spring, it is essential that in the dark, winter season we, like a bare tree, respond to the Light.

“Psychology Today” Interviews Ken Boa

May 26, 2020 / Katie Robinson / Living Out Your Faith, Spiritual Formation

Read various interviews on the timely message offered in “Shaped by Suffering.”

The Four Whys of Pain

Video / May 20, 2020 / Ken Boa / Friday Morning Men's Study, Living Out Your Faith

This entry is part 63 of 63 in the series Being, Knowing, and Doing

There are four responses to difficult circumstances: The Why of Grumbling, the Why of Grief, the Why of Guidance, and the Why of Gratitude.

2 Peter: The Light of the Morning Star

Video / May 1, 2020 / Ken Boa / Monday Night Study, New Testament

This entry is part 7 of 12 in the series 2 Peter Study

In spite of our many advancements in this world, we are in a dark place. The world is engulfed in spiritual darkness, and counterfeits abound. But when Jesus comes again, the darkness will be no more.

2 Peter: The Glory of Jesus

Video / April 24, 2020 / Ken Boa / Monday Night Study, New Testament

This entry is part 6 of 12 in the series 2 Peter Study

Jesus is full of the glory Peter witnessed at the transfiguration. But even more significantly, He is the one who chose the way of suffering on the way to that glory. He is the one whose cross preceded His crown.

Shaped by Suffering: Wounded Worship—Michael Card

Video / April 5, 2020 / Jenny Abel / Spiritual Formation

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Shaped by Suffering

Singer/songwriter and musician Michael Card shares his thoughts on suffering and the hope found in Christ.

2 Peter: Walking Wisely in an Unwise World

Video / March 20, 2020 / Ken Boa / Monday Night Study, New Testament

This entry is part 1 of 12 in the series 2 Peter Study

The proper response to this danger of false teaching is to grow up into maturity in Christ. Like Jesus, Peter warns that false teachers will be known by their fruit. The sensual lives they lead show they do not really take the teachings of Jesus to heart. The best way, then, to avoid the dangers of false teaching, is to grow in an experiential knowledge of Jesus. When we increase in godliness, blamelessness, and steadfastness, we demonstrate by the fruit of our lives that we belong to Christ.

Shaped by Suffering: Assassination Attempt, Excommunication, Imprisonment—Tilahun & Meseret

Video / March 18, 2020 / Jenny Abel / Spiritual Formation

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Shaped by Suffering

This couple, who suffered at the hands of fellow church members in Ethiopia, offer a model of steadfast trust and devotion amidst extreme persecution.