This morning I was reading probably the most well known chapter in Ecclesiastes. Yep, chapter 3, the "A Time for Everything," chapter. In chapter 3, Solomon reminds us that there's a season for everything. A time to be born, a time to die; a time to laugh, a time to weep. Folks, life is a … Continue reading Thoughts from Ecclesiastes chapter 3
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Thoughts from Ecclesiastes chapter 2
I'm sitting at my woodbench this afternoon finishing up on some crosses for West County, thinking about what I read this morning in Ecclesiastes chapter 2. Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest king, tried it all, laughter, wine, building projects, and accumulating wealth. His conclusion? It is all "Meaningless! A chasing after the wind." You know, … Continue reading Thoughts from Ecclesiastes chapter 2
Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 1:9
I've been thinking this morning and most of the afternoon on what I read in Ecclesiastes chapter 1. In verse 9, Solomon tells us, "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun." That sounds a little discouraging doesn’t it, like everything's just … Continue reading Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 1:9
Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 11:5
My grandson Nik was telling me his favorite book in the Bible is Ecclesiastes, so I thought I would share share my thoughts from Ecclesiastes, that is if I have any, for a few days.In Ecclesiastes chapter 11 verse 5 Solomon reminds us of the limitations of our understanding. Solomon tells us “As you do … Continue reading Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 11:5
Thoughts From 1st John 5:21
Today is day 18 of our Global Bible Month Challenge and we're in 1st John chapter 5, where John ends his letter with a simple, yet powerful command... Avoid idols!"Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen."1 John 5:21I know most of us would not think of bowing down to statues, but idols aren’t just physical … Continue reading Thoughts From 1st John 5:21


