The document discusses the concept of holistic spirituality, which emphasizes integrating all areas of life under the lordship of Christ. It contrasts this with a compartmentalized approach that treats spiritual matters as separate from secular concerns. A holistic approach sees all of life and activities as spiritual when done with the right mindset and to glorify God. The document examines biblical teachings on finding wisdom and meaning through fear of the Lord and living each day in light of eternity. It also discusses false pursuits of happiness and how most people avoid examining life's ultimate questions.

1. Holistic Spirituality
Every Component under the Lordship of Christ
Dr. Kenneth Boa and Bill Ibsen

2. Overview

3. Overview
The Centrality of Christ

4. Overview
The Centrality of Christ
An Integrated Life

5. Overview
The Centrality of Christ
An Integrated Life
Relationships, Work, and Society

6. Overview
The Centrality of Christ
An Integrated Life
Relationships, Work, and Society
Stewardship and Purpose

7. The Centrality of Christ

8. What is Holistic Spirituality?

9. What is Holistic Spirituality?
Holism: The synthesis of entities into
organized wholes that are greater than
the sum of their parts

10. What is Holistic Spirituality?
Holism: The synthesis of entities into
organized wholes that are greater than
the sum of their parts
Emphasizes importance of the whole and
interdependence of its parts

11. False Pursuits of Happiness

12. False Pursuits of Happiness
Possessions

13. False Pursuits of Happiness
Possessions
Popularity

14. False Pursuits of Happiness
Possessions
Popularity
Position

15. False Pursuits of Happiness
Possessions
Popularity
Position
Power

17. “Men lust, but they know not what for;
they wander, and lose track of the goal,
they fight and compete, but they forgot the prize;

18. “Men lust, but they know not what for;
they wander, and lose track of the goal,
they fight and compete, but they forgot the prize;
they spread seed, but spurn the seasons of growth;
they chase power and glory,
but miss the meaning of life.”
George Gilder

19. Life Without Meaning and Hope

20. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives

21. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions

22. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions
Most people have an unlimited capacity for:

23. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions
Most people have an unlimited capacity for:
Avoidance

24. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions
Most people have an unlimited capacity for:
Avoidance
Diversion

25. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions
Most people have an unlimited capacity for:
Avoidance
Diversion
Entertainment

26. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions
Most people have an unlimited capacity for:
Avoidance
Diversion
Entertainment
Escape

27. Life Without Meaning and Hope
Most people live unexamined lives
Most people avoid ultimate questions
Most people have an unlimited capacity for:
“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are
Avoidance restless until they rest in You.” St. Augustine
Diversion
Entertainment
Escape

28. A Compartmentalized Life
Hobby
Intellect
Family
Friends
Emotions
Work
Finances
Recreation

29. A Compartmentalized Life
Hobby
Intellect
Family
Friends
Emotions
Work
Finances
Recreation

30. A Centered Life

31. A Centered Life

32. A Centered Life
Hobby
Intellect Family
Friends
Emotions
Work
Recreation
Finances

33. The Realities of Life
Hobby Hobby
Intellect Intellect Family
Family
Friends
Emotions
Work Friends Emotions Finances
Work
Recreation
Finances Recreation

34. Compartmentalized or Centered Life?

35. Compartmentalized or Centered Life?
A Compartmentalized
Life

36. Compartmentalized or Centered Life?
A Compartmentalized A Centered
Life Life

37. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things

38. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
What is wisdom?

39. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
What is wisdom?
Skill in the art of living life with every
area under God’s dominion

40. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
What is wisdom?
Skill in the art of living life with every
area under God’s dominion
“With Him are wisdom and might; to Him
belong counsel and
understanding.” (Job 12:13)

41. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things

42. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the ability to use:

43. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the ability to use:
the best means

44. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the ability to use:
the best means
at the best time

45. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the ability to use:
the best means
at the best time
to accomplish the best ends

46. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the ability to use:
the best means
at the best time
to accomplish the best ends
“He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to
men of understanding.” (Dan. 2:21)

47. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things

48. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the key to a life of:

49. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the key to a life of:
Beauty

50. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the key to a life of:
Beauty
Fulfillment

51. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the key to a life of:
Beauty
Fulfillment
Purpose

52. The Wisdom of Seeking Christ in All Things
Wisdom is the key to a life of:
Beauty
Fulfillment
Purpose
“How blessed is the man who finds wisdom.
For her profit is better than the profit of silver
And her gain is better than fine gold
She is more precious than jewels
And nothing you desire compares with her”
(Prov. 3:13-15)

53. True Wisdom Gained by Fear of
the Lord

54. True Wisdom Gained by Fear of
the Lord
Fear = awe; humility; reverence, holy terror

55. True Wisdom Gained by Fear of
the Lord
Fear = awe; humility; reverence, holy terror
To recognize our creature-hood and utter
dependence upon Him to live, move, and
have our being

56. Biblical Fear of the Lord

57. Biblical Fear of the Lord
“Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to
depart from evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28)

58. Biblical Fear of the Lord
“Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to
depart from evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28)
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His
commandments...” (Psalm 111:10)

59. Biblical Fear of the Lord
“Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to
depart from evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28)
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His
commandments...” (Psalm 111:10)
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge; fools despise wisdom and
instruction” (Proverbs 1:7)

60. A Heart of Wisdom

61. A Heart of Wisdom
Live each day in light of That Day

62. A Heart of Wisdom
Live each day in light of That Day
Remember that our days are numbered

63. A Heart of Wisdom
Live each day in light of That Day
Remember that our days are numbered
“So teach us to number our days,
that we may present to You
a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12)

64. An Integrated Life

65. Playing by Two Sets of Rules

66. Playing by Two Sets of Rules
God’s

67. Playing by Two Sets of Rules
God’s World’s

68. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm
Lower
Realm
Secular

69. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Lower
Realm
Secular

70. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Lower
Realm
Secular

71. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Unchanging
Lower
Realm
Secular

72. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Unchanging
God in Heaven
Lower
Realm
Secular

73. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Unchanging
God in Heaven
Physical
Lower
Realm
Secular

74. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Unchanging
God in Heaven
Physical
Lower Temporal
Realm
Secular

75. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Unchanging
God in Heaven
Physical
Lower Temporal
Changing
Realm
Secular

76. Greek Worldview (Platonic Dualism)
Higher Sacred
Realm Spiritual
Eternal
Unchanging
God in Heaven
Physical
Lower Temporal
Changing
Realm Man on Earth
Secular

77. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm
Lower
Realm
Secular

78. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Lower
Realm
Secular

79. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Lower
Realm
Secular

80. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Soul
Lower
Realm
Secular

81. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Soul
Superior
Lower
Realm
Secular

82. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Soul
Superior
Man
Lower
Realm
Secular

83. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Soul
Superior
Man
Lower Unspiritual
Realm
Secular

84. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Soul
Superior
Man
Lower Unspiritual
Body
Realm
Secular

85. Compartmentalization of Life
Higher Sacred
Realm God
Spiritual
Soul
Superior
Man
Lower Unspiritual
Body
Realm Inferior
Secular

86. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred
Realm
Lower
Realm
Secular

87. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Lower
Realm
Secular

88. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Business
Lower Sex
Work
Realm Home
Recreation
Secular

89. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred Belief
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Business
Lower Sex
Work
Realm Home
Recreation
Secular
Behavior

90. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred Belief
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Business
Lower Sex
Work
Realm Home
Recreation
Secular
Behavior

91. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred Belief
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Business
Lower Sex
Work
Realm Home
Recreation
Secular
Behavior

92. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred Belief Profession
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Business
Lower Sex
Work
Realm Home
Recreation
Secular
Behavior Practice

93. Activity Compartmentalization
Higher Sacred Belief Profession
Realm Church
Bible Study
Prayer
Ministry
Business
Lower Sex
Work
Realm Home
Recreation
Secular
Behavior Practice

94. Results of Compartmentalization

95. Results of Compartmentalization
The spiritual has little to do with the temporal

96. Results of Compartmentalization
The spiritual has little to do with the temporal
Substantial disparities between belief and
behavior

97. Results of Compartmentalization
The spiritual has little to do with the temporal
Substantial disparities between belief and
behavior
Amazing ability to overlook these
inconsistencies

98. Results of Compartmentalization
The spiritual has little to do with the temporal
Substantial disparities between belief and
behavior
Amazing ability to overlook these
inconsistencies
Incongruence resulting in a lack of integrity

100. “You are sort of an imposter when your
profession and practice disagree.”
St. Ambrose of Milan, A.D. 340-397

101. A Biblical Worldview

102. A Biblical Worldview
Business

103. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church

104. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School

105. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School
Sex

106. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School
Sex
Art

107. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School
Sex
Art
Music

108. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School
Sex
Art
Music
Home

109. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School
Sex
Art
Music
Home
Recreation

110. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
School In harmony
Sex with
Art God’s design
Music “good”
Home
Recreation

111. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
In conflict School In harmony
with Sex with
God’s design Art God’s design
“evil” Music “good”
Home
Recreation

112. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
In conflict School In harmony
with Sex with
God’s design Art God’s design
“evil” Music “good”
Home
Recreation
Done in the temporal with a temporal mindset: temporal value

113. A Biblical Worldview
Business
Church
In conflict School In harmony
with Sex with
God’s design Art God’s design
“evil” Music “good”
Home
Recreation
Done in the temporal with a temporal mindset: temporal value
Done in the temporal with a eternal mindset: eternal value

114. All of Life Is Spiritual

115. All of Life Is Spiritual
“Where can I go from Your Spirit?” (Ps. 139:7)

116. All of Life Is Spiritual
“Where can I go from Your Spirit?” (Ps. 139:7)
The Spirit should animate whatever I do

117. All of Life Is Spiritual
“Where can I go from Your Spirit?” (Ps. 139:7)
The Spirit should animate whatever I do
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as
for the Lord rather than men; knowing that
from the Lord you will receive the reward of
the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom
you serve.” (Col. 3:23-24)

118. All of Life Is Spiritual
“For in Him we live, and move, and have
our being” (Acts 17:28)

119. All of Life Is Spiritual

120. All of Life Is Spiritual
“I am doing now what I will do for all eternity.
I am blessing God, praising Him, adoring
Him, and loving Him with all my heart.”
- Brother Lawrence, monastic kitchen worker, ca. 1690

121. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy

122. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Sacred/Secular

123. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Sacred/Secular Sacred

124. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Sacred

125. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Changing diapers
Sacred

126. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Changing diapers
Sacred
Driving carpool

127. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Changing diapers
Sacred
Driving carpool

128. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Changing diapers
Sacred
Driving carpool
Sex

129. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Sacred
Driving carpool
Sex

130. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Sacred
Driving carpool
Sex
Reading

131. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Driving carpool
Sex
Reading

132. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Driving carpool
Sex
Reading

133. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Driving carpool
Sex
Reading

134. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Writing reports Driving carpool
Sex
Reading

135. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Writing reports Driving carpool
Sex
Reading
Dusting

136. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Watching TV
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Writing reports Driving carpool
Sex
Reading
Dusting

137. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Watching TV
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Writing reports Driving carpool
Sex
Reading
Waiting in line
Dusting

138. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Watching TV
Taking out
garbage
Sacred
Smiling
Writing reports Driving carpool
Washing dishes
Sex
Reading
Waiting in line
Dusting

139. No Sacred/Secular Dichotomy
Mowing lawn
Painting fence
Washing clothes
Changing diapers
Watching TV
Taking out
garbage
Sacred Thinking
Smiling
Writing reports Driving carpool
Washing dishes
Sex
Reading
Waiting in line
Dusting

140. Where Is the Focus of My Heart?

141. Where Is the Focus of My Heart?
All things can be done to the glory of God

142. Where Is the Focus of My Heart?
All things can be done to the glory of God
The workplace or the monastery!

143. Where Is the Focus of My Heart?
All things can be done to the glory of God
The workplace or the monastery!
Ordinary Elevated

144. Where Is the Focus of My Heart?
All things can be done to the glory of God
The workplace or the monastery!
Ordinary Elevated
Lower Higher

145. Where Is the Focus of My Heart?
All things can be done to the glory of God
The workplace or the monastery!
Ordinary Elevated
Lower Higher
Contemplative Active

146. Implications of All as Sacred

147. Implications of All as Sacred
All believers are called to full-time ministry

148. Implications of All as Sacred
All believers are called to full-time ministry
No such thing as “part-time” disciple

149. Implications of All as Sacred
All believers are called to full-time ministry
No such thing as “part-time” disciple
No biblical clergy/laity distinction

150. Implications of All as Sacred
All believers are called to full-time ministry
No such thing as “part-time” disciple
No biblical clergy/laity distinction
NT teaches all believers are in the ministry

151. Implications of All as Sacred
All believers are called to full-time ministry
No such thing as “part-time” disciple
No biblical clergy/laity distinction
NT teaches all believers are in the ministry
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy
nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you
may proclaim the excellencies of Him” (1Pe. 2:9)

152. Implications of All as Sacred

153. Implications of All as Sacred
Vocational Christian workers may be no
more or no less pleasing to God than
Christians in the workplace, and vice
versa

154. Splendor in the Ordinary

155. Splendor in the Ordinary
Most of life is spent in the ordinary- the
commonplace routines of life:

156. Splendor in the Ordinary
Most of life is spent in the ordinary- the
commonplace routines of life:
The mundane, the details, the thankless,
the drudgery

157. Splendor in the Ordinary
Most of life is spent in the ordinary- the
commonplace routines of life:
The mundane, the details, the thankless,
the drudgery
Faith is demonstrated more in the mundane
than anywhere else

158. Splendor in the Ordinary

159. Splendor in the Ordinary
Look to Jesus in hour-to-hour responsibilities

160. Splendor in the Ordinary
Look to Jesus in hour-to-hour responsibilities
Audience of One

161. Splendor in the Ordinary
Look to Jesus in hour-to-hour responsibilities
Audience of One
Cultivate skill of praying in every situation

162. Splendor in the Ordinary
Look to Jesus in hour-to-hour responsibilities
Audience of One
Cultivate skill of praying in every situation
Invoke God’s manifest presence in each area
of life

163. Splendor in the Ordinary

164. Splendor in the Ordinary
In dependence, invoke the power of the Holy
Spirit to empower and live through you

165. Splendor in the Ordinary
In dependence, invoke the power of the Holy
Spirit to empower and live through you
Single-minded pursuit of knowing Him better

166. Splendor in the Ordinary
In dependence, invoke the power of the Holy
Spirit to empower and live through you
Single-minded pursuit of knowing Him better
Discipleship is obedience, mostly in the
mundane, thankless routines of life

167. Splendor in the Ordinary
In dependence, invoke the power of the Holy
Spirit to empower and live through you
Single-minded pursuit of knowing Him better
Discipleship is obedience, mostly in the
mundane, thankless routines of life
Jesus transmutes the ordinary into
the extraordinary

168. Temptations to Lose Our Focus

169. Temptations to Lose Our Focus
Materialism

170. Temptations to Lose Our Focus
Materialism
Reason
overriding
Revelation

171. Temptations to Lose Our Focus
Materialism
Reason
overriding
Revelation
Spiritual sloth
and indifference

172. Temptations to Lose Our Focus
Materialism
Reason
overriding
Revelation
Spiritual sloth
and indifference
Men-pleasing

173. The Highest Ambition

174. The Highest Ambition
Knowing that I am set apart for His
service

175. The Highest Ambition
Knowing that I am set apart for His
service
To allow myself to be possessed by God
that He may be free to reorient my heart,
values, and behaviors in every area of life

176. Christ: Component or Center of Life?

177. Christ: Component or Center of Life?
Christ as Present in my life

178. Christ: Component or Center of Life?
Christ as Present in my life
Christ as Prominent in my life

179. Christ: Component or Center of Life?
Christ as Present in my life
Christ as Prominent in my life
Christ as Preeminent in my life

180. An Integrated Life

181. Relationships, Work, and Society

182. Relationships, Work, and Society

183. Holistic Relationships: 10 Tips

184. Holistic Relationships: 10 Tips
Husband-Wife

185. Holistic Relationships: 10 Tips
Husband-Wife
Parent-Child

186. Holistic Relationships: 10 Tips
Husband-Wife
Friendship Parent-Child

187. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships

188. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
1. Marriage is a lifetime covenant of
mutual commitment between a man and a
woman leading to oneness on every level:
spirit, soul, and body

189. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
1. Marriage is a lifetime covenant of
mutual commitment between a man and a
woman leading to oneness on every level:
spirit, soul, and body
2. Marriage is an earthly analogy of a
spiritual truth

190. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships

191. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
3. Masculinity and femininity each
expresses something different about God

192. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
3. Masculinity and femininity each
expresses something different about God
4. Problems: Failure to leave, to cleave, or
to become one flesh

193. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
3. Masculinity and femininity each
expresses something different about God
4. Problems: Failure to leave, to cleave, or
to become one flesh
5. Growing marriages never happen by
default; they are cultivated by years of
discipline and dependence

194. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships

195. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
6. Five Love Languages:

196. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
6. Five Love Languages:
Quality Time

197. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
6. Five Love Languages:
Quality Time
Words of Affirmation

198. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
6. Five Love Languages:
Quality Time
Words of Affirmation
Gifts

199. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
6. Five Love Languages:
Quality Time
Words of Affirmation
Gifts
Acts of Service

200. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
6. Five Love Languages:
Quality Time
Words of Affirmation
Gifts
Acts of Service
Physical Touch

201. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships

202. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
7. Greatest Enemy: Selfish attitude
concerned with the other person’s
character and one’s own needs

203. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
7. Greatest Enemy: Selfish attitude
concerned with the other person’s
character and one’s own needs
Other-centered love focuses on our
character and their needs

204. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
7. Greatest Enemy: Selfish attitude
concerned with the other person’s
character and one’s own needs
Other-centered love focuses on our
character and their needs
8. Best Gift for My Spouse: For me to love
Jesus more

205. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships

206. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
9. My spouse should be my best friend

207. 10 Tips for Husband & Wife
Relationships
9. My spouse should be my best friend
10. Spiritual and soul oneness provide the
basis for physical oneness - not vice versa

208. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships

209. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
1. Your home is the training ground for:

210. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
1. Your home is the training ground for:
Imparting values

211. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
1. Your home is the training ground for:
Imparting values
Learning how to give and receive love

212. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
1. Your home is the training ground for:
Imparting values
Learning how to give and receive love
Development of relationships

213. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
1. Your home is the training ground for:
Imparting values
Learning how to give and receive love
Development of relationships
2. Children are a gift on loan from God (Ps.
127:3-5). They are God’s possession, not ours.

214. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships

215. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
3. Common Mistake: Building your life and
marriage around your children

216. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
3. Common Mistake: Building your life and
marriage around your children
4. Accept your children the same way God
accepts you

217. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
3. Common Mistake: Building your life and
marriage around your children
4. Accept your children the same way God
accepts you
Your true source of identity is in Christ, not
your children

218. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships

219. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
5. Parents, not outside institutions, are solely
responsible for:

220. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
5. Parents, not outside institutions, are solely
responsible for:
shaping their children’s character

221. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
5. Parents, not outside institutions, are solely
responsible for:
shaping their children’s character
guiding their spiritual, psychological,
intellectual, emotional and physical growth

222. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
5. Parents, not outside institutions, are solely
responsible for:
shaping their children’s character
guiding their spiritual, psychological,
intellectual, emotional and physical growth
6. There should be a 5:1 ratio of positive to
negative comments

223. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships

224. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
7. You cannot impart what you do not possess

225. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
7. You cannot impart what you do not possess
Spiritual, intellectual, and emotional vitality
must be in our hearts before it can be in our
homes

226. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
7. You cannot impart what you do not possess
Spiritual, intellectual, and emotional vitality
must be in our hearts before it can be in our
homes
8. We must respond not only to God’s love, but
also to God’s Word

227. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships

228. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
9. More is caught than taught

229. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
9. More is caught than taught
What we are communicates for more than
what we say

230. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
9. More is caught than taught
What we are communicates for more than
what we say
10. Young children’s view of God is profoundly
shaped by their view of their fathers

231. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
9. More is caught than taught
What we are communicates for more than
what we say
10. Young children’s view of God is profoundly
shaped by their view of their fathers
Children spell love T-I-M-E

232. 10 Tips for Parent-Child Relationships
9. More is caught than taught
What we are communicates for more than
what we say
10. Young children’s view of God is profoundly
shaped by their view of their fathers
Children spell love T-I-M-E
Five Love Languages

233. Friendships

234. Friendships
Acquaintance

235. Friendships
Acquaintance Companion

236. Friendships
Untested
Acquaintance Companion Friendship

237. Friendships
Untested Tested
Acquaintance Companion Friendship Friendship

238. Safe Friends

239. Safe Friends
“Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort
of feeling safe with a person,

240. Safe Friends
“Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort
of feeling safe with a person,
having neither to measure words or weigh thoughts,
but just pouring them all out grain and chaff alike,

241. Safe Friends
“Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort
of feeling safe with a person,
having neither to measure words or weigh thoughts,
but just pouring them all out grain and chaff alike,
sure that a faithful hand will keep
what is worth keeping
and with the breath of kindness blow the rest away”
- Author unknown

242. Growth in Friendships

243. Growth in Friendships
Facts

244. Growth in Friendships
Opinions
Facts

245. Growth in Friendships
Feelings
Opinions
Facts

246. 10 Tips for Friendship

247. 10 Tips for Friendship
1. Friends share
“the treasure of
common memories,
of trials endured
together, of quarrels
and reconciliations
and generous
emotions” Antoine de
Saint-Exupery, The Little
Prince

248. 10 Tips for Friendship

249. 10 Tips for Friendship
2. C.S. Lewis: “Friendship is the least natural
of the human loves, because it is not driven by
instinct, necessity, or survival value”

250. 10 Tips for Friendship
2. C.S. Lewis: “Friendship is the least natural
of the human loves, because it is not driven by
instinct, necessity, or survival value”
Least jealous of all the loves

251. 10 Tips for Friendship
2. C.S. Lewis: “Friendship is the least natural
of the human loves, because it is not driven by
instinct, necessity, or survival value”
Least jealous of all the loves
Essentially free from the need to be needed

252. 10 Tips for Friendship

253. 10 Tips for Friendship
3. Requires intentional investments of time
and energy

254. 10 Tips for Friendship
3. Requires intentional investments of time
and energy
4. Learn to love others without being
controlled or consumed by them

255. 10 Tips for Friendship
3. Requires intentional investments of time
and energy
4. Learn to love others without being
controlled or consumed by them
5. Characterized by trust, openness, mutual
respect, honesty, and self -disclosure

256. 10 Tips for Friendship
3. Requires intentional investments of time
and energy
4. Learn to love others without being
controlled or consumed by them
5. Characterized by trust, openness, mutual
respect, honesty, and self -disclosure
No need for pretense; safe

257. 10 Tips for Friendship

258. 10 Tips for Friendship
6. Revealed in times of crisis

259. 10 Tips for Friendship
6. Revealed in times of crisis
7. Friends rebuke when necessary and are
candid and truthful (Prov. 17:10; 18:24; 27:6)

260. 10 Tips for Friendship
6. Revealed in times of crisis
7. Friends rebuke when necessary and are
candid and truthful (Prov. 17:10; 18:24; 27:6)
8. Friends keep confidences, listen
attentively and empathetically, and do not
seek to control or manipulate

261. 10 Tips for Friendship

262. 10 Tips for Friendship
9. Highest level: covenant relationship
where two people agree to walk together
for life in trust and loyalty (Prov. 18:24; Eccl.
4:9-12)

263. 10 Tips for Friendship
9. Highest level: covenant relationship
where two people agree to walk together
for life in trust and loyalty (Prov. 18:24; Eccl.
4:9-12)
10. Friends faithfully build into one
another’s lives, believe in each other,
sharpen and encourage each other to
grow in their relationship with God

264. Relationships, Work, and Society

265. 16 Tips for Work

266. 16 Tips for Work
1. Not a result of the Fall

267. 16 Tips for Work
1. Not a result of the Fall
2. Part of God’s created orders for humanity
(Gen. 2:5, 15)

268. 16 Tips for Work
1. Not a result of the Fall
2. Part of God’s created orders for humanity
(Gen. 2:5, 15)
3. Patterned after God as the Worker (Ex. 20:11)

269. 16 Tips for Work
1. Not a result of the Fall
2. Part of God’s created orders for humanity
(Gen. 2:5, 15)
3. Patterned after God as the Worker (Ex. 20:11)
4. Idleness and sloth are sin, but work has
genuine value

270. 16 Tips for Work

271. 16 Tips for Work
5. Work done for the Lord honors God and
benefits people

272. 16 Tips for Work
5. Work done for the Lord honors God and
benefits people
6. All honest professions are honorable and
dignified

273. 16 Tips for Work
5. Work done for the Lord honors God and
benefits people
6. All honest professions are honorable and
dignified

274. 16 Tips for Work

275. 16 Tips for Work
7. Work as unto the
Lord, not men
(Col. 3:23-24)

276. 16 Tips for Work
7. Work as unto the
Lord, not men
(Col. 3:23-24)
8. Seek to glorify God
through excellence in
work, regardless of
whether others notice

277. 16 Tips for Work
7. Work as unto the
Lord, not men
(Col. 3:23-24)
8. Seek to glorify God
through excellence in
work, regardless of
whether others notice
9. Work hard, but do not
overwork

278. 16 Tips for Work

279. 16 Tips for Work
10. Our identity is defined
by God, not by our work

280. 16 Tips for Work
10. Our identity is defined
by God, not by our work
11. When it is the source
of our security and
significance, work tends
to consume us

281. 16 Tips for Work
10. Our identity is defined
by God, not by our work
11. When it is the source
of our security and
significance, work tends
to consume us
12. We do not work to
provide for our needs
(Phil. 4:19)

282. 16 Tips for Work

283. 16 Tips for Work
13. It’s not the fruit of my labor but the focus of
my heart that gives value to my work

284. 16 Tips for Work
13. It’s not the fruit of my labor but the focus of
my heart that gives value to my work
14. Looking to clients to meet my needs rather
than the Lord will lead me to manipulate and
control them rather than serve them

285. 16 Tips for Work

286. 16 Tips for Work
15. We cannot contribute to the work of God--
we can only participate in it (Esther 4:13-4; Ps.
115:3; 2 Cor. 3:5)

287. 16 Tips for Work
15. We cannot contribute to the work of God--
we can only participate in it (Esther 4:13-4; Ps.
115:3; 2 Cor. 3:5)
16. Working harder does not necessarily lead
to greater prosperity

288. 16 Tips for Work
15. We cannot contribute to the work of God--
we can only participate in it (Esther 4:13-4; Ps.
115:3; 2 Cor. 3:5)
16. Working harder does not necessarily lead
to greater prosperity
Correlation, but not a fixed causality

289. Relationships, Work, and Society

290. Society: Expressions of Christianity

291. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word
Centered

292. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word Deed
Centered Centered

293. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word Deed
Centered Centered
Evangelism & Edification

294. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word Deed
Centered Centered
Evangelism & Edification Social Action

295. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word Deed
Centered Centered
Evangelism & Edification Social Action
Personal & Inward

296. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word Deed
Centered Centered
Evangelism & Edification Social Action
Personal & Inward Social & Outward

297. Society: Expressions of Christianity
Word Deed
Centered Centered
Evangelism & Edification Social Action
Personal & Inward Social & Outward
BOTH/AND

298. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry

299. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body

300. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body

301. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body

302. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body

303. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
“And when did we see You a stranger, invite You in, or naked, and
clothe You? And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come
to You?... to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of
Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me”(Mt. 25:38-40)

304. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
Spiritual Needs Physical Needs

305. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
Spiritual Needs Physical Needs
“If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily
food, and one of you says to them ‘Go in peace, be warmed and
be filled,’ and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their
body, what use is that? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead,
being by itself” (James 2:14-16)

306. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
Spiritual Needs Physical Needs
Message Mercy

307. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
Spiritual Needs Physical Needs
Message Mercy
“This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and
Father, to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep
oneself unstained by the world” (James 1:27)

308. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
Spiritual Needs Physical Needs
Message Mercy
Proclamation Demonstration

309. Word and Deed: Holistic Ministry
Word Deed
Soul Body
Spiritual Needs Physical Needs
Message Mercy
Proclamation Demonstration
“And all those who had believed were together, and had all things in common; and they began
selling their property and possessions, and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have
need” (Acts 2:44-45)

310. Society: Holistic Spirituality

311. Society: Holistic Spirituality
Common unbiblical errors:

312. Society: Holistic Spirituality
Common unbiblical errors:
Meeting physical needs
while ignoring spiritual
needs

313. Society: Holistic Spirituality
Common unbiblical errors:
Meeting physical needs
while ignoring spiritual
needs
Meeting spiritual needs
while ignoring physical
needs

314. Society: Holistic Spirituality

315. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:

316. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty

317. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty
Feeding the hungry

318. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty
Feeding the hungry
Clothing the naked

319. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty
Feeding the hungry
Clothing the naked
Harboring the stranger

320. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty
Feeding the hungry
Clothing the naked
Harboring the stranger
Visiting the sick

321. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty
Feeding the hungry
Clothing the naked
Harboring the stranger
Visiting the sick
Ministering to prisoners

322. Society: Holistic Spirituality
7 Works of Mercy of the Early Church:
Giving drink to the thirsty
Feeding the hungry
Clothing the naked
Harboring the stranger
Visiting the sick
Ministering to prisoners
Burying the dead

323. Society: Holistic Spirituality

324. Society: Holistic Spirituality
The NT does not teach
that the Church’s
mission is to bring
society into conformity
with God’s expectations

325. Society: Holistic Spirituality
The NT does not teach
that the Church’s
mission is to bring
society into conformity
with God’s expectations
Personal holiness and
social holiness go
together

326. Stewardship and Purpose

327. Stewardship

328. What is Biblical Stewardship?

329. What is Biblical Stewardship?
“Oikonomia” =
Management of a household

330. What is Biblical Stewardship?
“Oikonomia” =
Management of a household
We own nothing

331. What is Biblical Stewardship?
“Oikonomia” =
Management of a household
We own nothing
“What do you have that
you did not receive? But
if you did receive it, why
do you boast as if you
had not received
it?” (1 Cor. 4:7)

332. What is Biblical Stewardship?

333. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We have no possessions - not
even ourselves

334. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We have no possessions - not
even ourselves
We own nothing

335. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We have no possessions - not
even ourselves
We own nothing
“Or do you not know that
your body is a temple of the
Holy Spirit who is in you,
whom you have from God,
and that you are not your
own? (1 Cor. 6:19)

336. What is Biblical Stewardship?

337. What is Biblical Stewardship?
All that we have is His

338. What is Biblical Stewardship?
All that we have is His
Explodes popular misconception: We
give God His percentage and the rest is
ours

339. What is Biblical Stewardship?
All that we have is His
Explodes popular misconception: We
give God His percentage and the rest is
ours
We manage the possessions of Another as
stewards

340. What is Biblical Stewardship?

341. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We are not here on our business

342. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We are not here on our business
We are accountable to God for everything

343. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We are not here on our business
We are accountable to God for everything
Our key responsibility as stewards is
FAITHFULNESS:

344. What is Biblical Stewardship?
We are not here on our business
We are accountable to God for everything
Our key responsibility as stewards is
FAITHFULNESS:
“Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of
Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this
case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be
found trustworthy” (1 Cor. 4:1)

345. What is Biblical Stewardship?

346. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive

347. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:

348. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities

349. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities
Interests

350. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities
Interests
Skills

351. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities
Interests
Skills
Employment

352. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities Family
Interests
Skills
Employment

353. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities Family
Interests Talents
Skills
Employment

354. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities Family
Interests Talents
Skills Spiritual Gifts
Employment

355. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities Family
Interests Talents
Skills Spiritual Gifts
Employment Land

356. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities Family Money
Interests Talents
Skills Spiritual Gifts
Employment Land

357. What is Biblical Stewardship?
It involves every facet of our life;
it is all-inclusive
Stewardship is faithfulness in using
whatever God gives us for His glory:
Opportunities Family Money
Interests Talents Time
Skills Spiritual Gifts
Employment Land

358. Areas of Stewardship

359. Areas of Stewardship
S T E W A R D S H I P

360. Areas of Stewardship
S T E W A R D S H I P
Time

361. Areas of Stewardship
S T E W A R D S H I P
Time
Truth

362. Areas of Stewardship
S T E W A R D S H I P
Time
Truth
Talent

363. Areas of Stewardship
S T E W A R D S H I P
Time
Truth
Talent
Treasure

364. Areas of Stewardship
S T E W A R D S H I P
Time
Truth
Talent
Treasure
Relationships

365. Stewardship of Time

366. Stewardship of Time
You have enough time to
accomplish God’s
purpose

367. Stewardship of Time
You have enough time to
accomplish God’s
purpose
God determines the
length of our stay on
Earth

368. Stewardship of Time
You have enough time to
accomplish God’s
purpose
God determines the
length of our stay on
Earth
Like other assets, God
owns time (Ps. 31:15)

369. Stewardship of Time

370. Stewardship of Time
Life is brief, and don’t be
presumptuous about the
future (Ja. 4:14)

371. Stewardship of Time
Life is brief, and don’t be
presumptuous about the
future (Ja. 4:14)
The eternal gives
meaning to the temporal
(Rom. 13:11)

372. Stewardship of Time
Life is brief, and don’t be
presumptuous about the
future (Ja. 4:14)
The eternal gives
meaning to the temporal
(Rom. 13:11)
Make the most of God’s
opportunities (Eccl. 8:5)

373. Stewardship of Time

374. Stewardship of Time
Our use of time reflects
our priorities

375. Stewardship of Time
Our use of time reflects
our priorities
Budget the use of time

376. Stewardship of Time
Our use of time reflects
our priorities
Budget the use of time
“Therefore be careful
how you walk... making
the most of your time,
because the days are
evil” (Eph. 5:15-16)

377. Stewardship of Truth

378. Stewardship of Truth
God will hold us
accountable for the
amount of light we have
received

379. Stewardship of Truth
God will hold us
accountable for the
amount of light we have
received
“From everyone who
has been given much,
much will be
required” (Lk. 12:48)

380. Stewardship of Truth

381. Stewardship of Truth
Scriptures teach, reprove, correct, and
train us in righteousness so that we may
be “adequate, equipped for every good
work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

382. Stewardship of Truth
Scriptures teach, reprove, correct, and
train us in righteousness so that we may
be “adequate, equipped for every good
work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
As stewards of the truth, we must remain
students of the Word

383. Stewardship of Truth
Scriptures teach, reprove, correct, and
train us in righteousness so that we may
be “adequate, equipped for every good
work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
As stewards of the truth, we must remain
students of the Word
Requires constant exposure to Scripture

384. Stewardship of Truth
Scriptures teach, reprove, correct, and
train us in righteousness so that we may
be “adequate, equipped for every good
work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
As stewards of the truth, we must remain
students of the Word
Requires constant exposure to Scripture
Requires a heart to apply what God teaches

385. Stewardship of Talent

386. Stewardship of Talent
Our talents,
aptitudes, spiritual
gifts, and special
abilities belong to
God

387. Stewardship of Talent
Our talents,
aptitudes, spiritual
gifts, and special
abilities belong to
God
Talents: musical,
artistic, athletic,
academic,
business,
relational,
persuasive, etc.

388. Stewardship of Talent

389. Stewardship of Talent
Use natural talents and
spiritual gifts to glorify
God and serve others

390. Stewardship of Talent
Use natural talents and
spiritual gifts to glorify
God and serve others
“As each one has
received a special gift,
employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God” (1 Pe 4:10)

391. Stewardship of Treasure

392. Stewardship of Treasure
Bible contains ≅ 500 verses on prayer; 500
verses on faith; but 2,300 on money

393. Stewardship of Treasure
Bible contains ≅ 500 verses on prayer; 500
verses on faith; but 2,300 on money
> 10% NT relates directly to financial
matters

394. Stewardship of Treasure
Bible contains ≅ 500 verses on prayer; 500
verses on faith; but 2,300 on money
> 10% NT relates directly to financial
matters
Spend much time earning, spending, and investing
money

395. Stewardship of Treasure
Bible contains ≅ 500 verses on prayer; 500
verses on faith; but 2,300 on money
> 10% NT relates directly to financial
matters
Spend much time earning, spending, and investing
money
Money has a profound effect on relationships

396. Stewardship of Treasure
Bible contains ≅ 500 verses on prayer; 500
verses on faith; but 2,300 on money
> 10% NT relates directly to financial
matters
Spend much time earning, spending, and investing
money
Money has a profound effect on relationships
Money usage is a measure of our commitment to Christ

397. Stewardship of Treasure

398. Stewardship of Treasure
“The earth is the Lord’s and all it
contains, the world, and those who dwell
in it” (Ps. 24:1)

399. Stewardship of Treasure
“The earth is the Lord’s and all it
contains, the world, and those who dwell
in it” (Ps. 24:1)
Principle of 100% Ownership

400. Stewardship of Treasure
“The earth is the Lord’s and all it
contains, the world, and those who dwell
in it” (Ps. 24:1)
Principle of 100% Ownership
Principle of 100% Stewardship

401. Stewardship of Treasure
“The earth is the Lord’s and all it
contains, the world, and those who dwell
in it” (Ps. 24:1)
Principle of 100% Ownership
Principle of 100% Stewardship
Do I believe these in theory, but deny
them in practice?

402. Stewardship of Relationships

403. Stewardship of Relationships
People are eternal beings who are appointed
to a resurrection of life or judgment (Jn. 5:28-29)

404. Stewardship of Relationships
People are eternal beings who are appointed
to a resurrection of life or judgment (Jn. 5:28-29)
Time invested in cultivating relationships
by loving and serving is never wasted

405. Stewardship of Relationships

406. Stewardship of Relationships
Wise stewards leverage temporal resources
into eternal good

407. Stewardship of Relationships
Wise stewards leverage temporal resources
into eternal good
Learning and living the Word of God

408. Stewardship of Relationships
Wise stewards leverage temporal resources
into eternal good
Learning and living the Word of God
Investing our lives in people

409. Other Areas of Stewardship

410. Other Areas of Stewardship
Bodies (Rom. 12:1)

411. Other Areas of Stewardship
Bodies (Rom. 12:1)
Minds (Rom.12:2)

412. Other Areas of Stewardship
Bodies (Rom. 12:1)
Minds (Rom.12:2)
Opportunities (Col. 4:5)

413. Other Areas of Stewardship
Bodies (Rom. 12:1)
Minds (Rom.12:2)
Opportunities (Col. 4:5)
Environment (Gen. 1:28-30)

414. Other Areas of Stewardship

415. Other Areas of Stewardship
We are stewards in relationship to:

416. Other Areas of Stewardship
We are stewards in relationship to:
God

417. Other Areas of Stewardship
We are stewards in relationship to:
God
Neighbor

418. Other Areas of Stewardship
We are stewards in relationship to:
God
Neighbor
Ourselves

419. Other Areas of Stewardship
We are stewards in relationship to:
God
Neighbor
Ourselves
Creation

420. Other Areas of Stewardship
We are stewards in relationship to:
God
Neighbor
Ourselves
Creation
We are called to manage the resources of
Another with integrity

421. Purpose

422. Purpose in Holistic Spirituality

423. Purpose in Holistic Spirituality
Primary Calling:

424. Purpose in Holistic Spirituality
Primary Calling:
To know and love God

425. Purpose in Holistic Spirituality
Primary Calling:
To know and love God
Secondary Calling

426. Purpose in Holistic Spirituality
Primary Calling:
To know and love God
Secondary Calling
To express this relationship in all I do
with everyone I meet

427. Purpose

428. Purpose
Primary Secondary

429. Purpose
Primary Secondary
Primary Secondary

430. Purpose
Primary Secondary
Primary Secondary
Relationship with Lord Activities of Life

431. Purpose

432. Purpose
Erroneous Primary Calling:

433. Purpose
Erroneous Primary Calling:
Success and significance in what we do

434. Purpose
Erroneous Primary Calling:
Success and significance in what we do
Erroneous Secondary Calling:

435. Purpose
Erroneous Primary Calling:
Success and significance in what we do
Erroneous Secondary Calling:
Knowing and loving God

436. Purpose
Erroneous Primary Calling:
Success and significance in what we do
Erroneous Secondary Calling:
Knowing and loving God
The visible and horizontal swallow up the
invisible and vertical - “Nature eats up
grace” (Francis Schaeffer)

437. Life’s Ultimate Questions

438. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)

439. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)
Where am I going? (Destiny)

440. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)
Where am I going? (Destiny)
Why am I here? (Purpose)

441. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)
Where am I going? (Destiny)
Why am I here? (Purpose)
What do I want my life to add up to,
and why?

442. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)
Where am I going? (Destiny)
Why am I here? (Purpose)
What do I want my life to add up to,
and why?
“Lord, what do You want me to do?”

443. Aspects of Purpose

444. Aspects of Purpose
You cannot fully know or express the
fulness of God’s calling on your life

445. Aspects of Purpose
You cannot fully know or express the
fulness of God’s calling on your life
But you can ask the Lord for a clearer
picture of your unique purpose

446. Aspects of Purpose
You cannot fully know or express the
fulness of God’s calling on your life
But you can ask the Lord for a clearer
picture of your unique purpose
Written Purpose Statement can give you
focus and passion

447. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose

448. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose
Activities and objectives become ends in
themselves

449. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose
Activities and objectives become ends in
themselves
Pursuit of security, significance, and
satisfaction is the main motivator

450. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose
Activities and objectives become ends in
themselves
Pursuit of security, significance, and
satisfaction is the main motivator
Hope in institutions or individuals is
destined to disappoint

451. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose

452. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose
The world will define
my purpose for me

453. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose
The world will define
my purpose for me
The grind of life leads
to hopelessness and
despair

454. Results of Having No Biblical
Purpose
The world will define
my purpose for me
The grind of life leads
to hopelessness and
despair
Life can become an
exercise in futility

455. Purpose: Universal and Unique

456. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:

457. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)

458. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)

459. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:

460. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
What is my calling?

461. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
What is my calling?
What is my gifting?

462. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
What is my calling?
What is my gifting?
What has been my equipping?

463. Unique Purpose Statement

464. Unique Purpose Statement
Global Purposes

465. Unique Purpose Statement
Global Purposes
Goals

466. Unique Purpose Statement
Global Purposes
Goals
Objectives

467. Unique Purpose Statement
Global Purposes
Goals
Objectives
Role Purposes

468. Unique Purpose Statement
Global Purposes
Goals
Objectives
Role Purposes
Goals

469. Unique Purpose Statement
Global Purposes
Goals
Objectives
Role Purposes
Goals
Objectives

470. Global Purposes:
Example Statement

471. Global Purposes:
Example Statement
Loving God Completely: To know God and His
character and grow into conformity with His Son in
Faith, hope, and love

472. Global Purposes:
Example Statement
Loving God Completely: To know God and His
character and grow into conformity with His Son in
Faith, hope, and love
Loving Self Correctly: To see myself in the light of God’s
character and grow in humility and obedience

473. Global Purposes:
Example Statement
Loving God Completely: To know God and His
character and grow into conformity with His Son in
Faith, hope, and love
Loving Self Correctly: To see myself in the light of God’s
character and grow in humility and obedience
Loving Others Compassionately: To see others in the
light of God’s character and grow in love and service

474. Role Purposes:
Example Statement

475. Role Purposes:
Example Statement
Role as Husband: To love and serve my wife in such a
way that she is free to live up to her full potential as a
woman of God

476. Role Purposes:
Example Statement
Role as Husband: To love and serve my wife in such a
way that she is free to live up to her full potential as a
woman of God
Role as Father: To love and serve my children in such a
way that they know that Dad and Mom know and love
God

477. Role Purposes:
Example Statement
Role as Husband: To love and serve my wife in such a
way that she is free to live up to her full potential as a
woman of God
Role as Father: To love and serve my children in such a
way that they know that Dad and Mom know and love
God
Role as Son: To love and serve my parents in such a way
that they know that they are honored and cherished

478. Role Purposes:
Example Statement

479. Role Purposes:
Example Statement
Role as Friend: To love and serve my friends in such a
way that nurtures commitment, transparency, and
vulnerability in relationship of mutual acceptance and
esteem

480. Role Purposes:
Example Statement
Role as Friend: To love and serve my friends in such a
way that nurtures commitment, transparency, and
vulnerability in relationship of mutual acceptance and
esteem
Role as Writer/Publisher: To love and serve readers in
such a way that helps them manifest eternal values by
drawing them to intimacy with God and a better
understanding of the culture in which they live

481. The End

482. Reflections Ministries Resources

483. Reflections Ministries Resources
Reflections - A free monthly teaching letter

484. Reflections Ministries Resources
Reflections - A free monthly teaching letter
ReflectionsMinistries.org website -
Daily Growth email and free text
and audio resources

485. DVD Series

486. DVD Series
- Audio/visual presentations of crucial topics

487. DVD Series
- Audio/visual presentations of crucial topics
- $20 each

488. DVD Series
- Audio/visual presentations of crucial topics
- $20 each
- Call 800-DRAW NEAR (800-372-9632)

489. KENBOA.ORG
KenBoa.org
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