Who is in control, and who has your best interests at heart? These two questions are at the crux of story #2 in this series.
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The Eight Spiritual Essentials, Part 5: Trust & Obedience
“Trust and obey” (the fifth essential in this series) are words so simple, so basic, that their importance can easily escape us. As the primary expressions of faith, though, they’re vital to grasp.
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Warfare Spirituality: Part 18—Using the Morning Affirmations Cont.
Dr. Boa highlights the value of applying the Morning Affirmations, focusing on the final three affirmations: Circumstances of the Day, Protection in the Warfare, and the Coming of Christ and My Future with Him.
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Practicing the Presence of God: Part 18
Dr. Boa continues his discussion of Jesus’s spiritual practices and his invitation to us to practice God’s presence, just as he did on earth. Today’s lesson picks up in John 10.
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Trusting God in Turbulent Times
Emotional, intellectual, and volitional obstacles can keep us from trusting and yielding to God, both for the first time and after we become followers of Christ. Trusting Him is especially challenging when life is difficult or doesn’t make sense from our perspective. But if we turn toward God, his Spirit in us will help us overcome these barriers, so that we’re able to trust Him at all times, no matter what’s going on around us.
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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 More1 Peter Study, Part 23 (at Christ Church): Qualities of Leadership – Part I
As Peter continues to prepare the people for the upcoming fierce persecution, he stresses the importance of leadership. Times of persecution demand spiritual leadership. Dr. Boa expounds on the qualities of leadership and the necessity of godly authority to carry the people.
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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