Life in the Presence of God

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Leader’s Edge (Spiritual Formation)

Life in the Presence of God

Kenneth Boa

IVP Books, 2017, 266 pages

ISBN: 978-0-8308-4516-3

ASIN: B0773RZHVP

Summary

As Boa offers a guide to practicing the presence of God, he offers biblical foundations and historical examples of walking with God and abiding in his presence. We need to rethink how we use our time and technology to make room for God, to train ourselves with new habits that deepen our awareness of God.

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