It is so much easier to unlearn spiritual truths than to learn them. How many of us fill up our days with busy schedules and forget to prepare for eternity?
Ken BoaJanuary 24, 2020
https://vimeo.com/375660110 Reflections ministry associate Michael Stewart continues a sermon series on prayer at GraceLife Church of Pineville, inspired by Ken Boa's Handbook to Prayer. Some summary notes on the sermon's introduction are found below. Reason for Celebration Thanksgiving marks the beginning of our American holiday season. Conversation among Christians during the holidays often turns to the question of why (and…
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789
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This is the original text of the first Thanksgiving proclamation by a U.S. president (delivered by George Washington in 1789).
Ken BoaNovember 20, 2017
Peter: A Case Study in Character
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This article is a continuation of the article "Growing in Character," which we recommend reading first. Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your…
Ken BoaNovember 10, 2017
Trusting God in Turbulent Times
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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…
Ken BoaJune 1, 2016
Four Life-Changing Prayers
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Follow the apostle Paul's example in prayer. 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…
Ken BoaMay 12, 2016
Prayers for Strength
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The Truth about Prayers for Strength, based on the Bible Before you use these prayers for strength you should know two things: No prayer for strength will be fulfilled if the one to whom we pray is powerless. No prayer for strength will bring true power if our appeal is based on false hope. Therefore, the prayers you will…
KenJanuary 17, 2024
