Thursday, August 29, 2024
You know people who just always seem to be in a mood? Someone who has Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh as their spirit animal? That would appear to be the speaker at this point in Ecclesiastes. The speaker is called “the teacher” in many translations, and is the character speaking the wisdom that is in… Read more
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
I LOVE the book of Ecclesiastes. In many ways, it feels like the most “human” book in the Bible. The author is surveying the world and pointing out how the world just doesn’t make sense! Injustices happen to good people; people who work hard to save up their wealth often die before they enjoy it;… Read more
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Our world usually tries to keep sacred and secular apart. Especially with music. Religious songs are meant to be sung in church, secular songs are out in public. But sometimes the sacred actually fills up the secular. Sometimes sacred songs rise on the Top 40 chart. Consider these: “When The Saints Go Marching In,” made… Read more
Monday, August 26, 2024
Have you ever found yourself thinking that “When I get _______ then I’ll feel satisfied,” or “When I become __________ things will be better.” The Olympics have wrapped up now and I think we can all agree that those athletes have a lot going for them. They’re Olympians! They are the best of the best!… Read more