How do you approach seasons of grieving? Ecclesiastes 7:1-4 presents death and mourning in a hopeful light and instructs us to embrace these seasons as wisdom-builders or, as Pastor Jeremy terms them, as treasures in the dark.

How content are you in your present life? Even King Solomon, the richest and wisest man who ever lived, struggled with feelings of discontent. He therefore urges us to learn to enjoy the life we've been given and find peace in the path God has provided for us, knowing that His plans are ultimately for our good.

The Bible has a lot to teach us about money, possessions, and the importance they hold in our hearts. Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 teaches us about the folly associated with setting our hearts too much on what we own, and provides insight on how to enjoy what we have, how to be grateful, and how to be generous.

Our words are powerful, but so is silence. In Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 King Solomon reflects on the godly wisdom found in approaching God with listening hearts rather than wordy prayers.

History proves that humans tend to persecute each other unjustly. Even the courts that we rely on to enforce justice can be corrupt. Though life is not fair, we can trust that God will one day vindicate all wrongs with perfect judgement.

In the seasons of life, we need to trust that God not only has the situation in His hands, but He also has us and our family in His hands.

Our greatest crisis is spiritual and and there is one God who has met our need!

The essence of wisdom is being able to look at and make sense of life from a grander perspective than our own. And that perspective is God's view which we trust even when we can't fully see or understand.

God has prepared a place for us!