We often hold our plans with tightly clenched fingers, seeking control over our schedules and mastery over interruptions. But God's plans cannot be thwarted by our own.
We are moving to an end without end in the Kingdom of Christ, and we are wise if we live in light of that destiny. Thomas Cole's paintings call us to this life of wisdom in all seasons, ages, and stages.
Thomas Cole’s depiction of The Cross and the World compels us to put our hopes in the things that will last forever rather than in the brevity of human creations.
Ken Boa shifts to practical application of his teaching on life's purpose by focusing on some personal principles and values that help us review and remind ourselves of our purpose as humans, as believers, and as individuals.
Every person has an ultimate purpose, a universal purpose, and a unique purpose. A life of integrity unites these purposes, so that our daily life and activities align with, or flow out from, our primary calling to know God and be conformed to the image of His Son.
Ken Boa discusses additional principles of stewardship, including stewardship of our relationships with others, and moves into a discussion of our purpose in life. This teaching is based on chapter 20 in Ken's book Conformed to His Image.