It’s difficult to imagine that having great success can ruin your life. In today’s episode, Gene talks about Solomon, the author of the book of Ecclesiastes. It isn’t bad to have desires and dreams and to work hard to make them happen. But success and ambition with the aim of seeking to please people instead of God will take us down a dark path.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.