For all its perceptions as being too nihilistic and depressing, Ecclesiastes can actually be liberating. It frees us from a kind of “toxic positivity” that would have us believe that everything is okay, and that everything is going to be alright. That may often be the case, but it is the journey – full of highs and lows, ups and downs – that is a realistic experience in life. Like the rest of wisdom literature, Ecclesiastes gives us permission to ask hard questions about life, without fear of judgment, knowing that this kind of honest inquiry is a gateway to true, life-giving wisdom.    Reflection Questions: 1. Where is life inviting you to hold hardship and hope together? 2. What daily rhythms help you remain grounded when life feels uncertain? 3. What might be dying and being born in your life at the same time? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

For all its perceptions as being too nihilistic and depressing, Ecclesiastes can actually be liberating. It frees us from a kind of “toxic positivity” that would have us believe that everything is okay, and that everything is going to be alright. That may often be the case, but it is the journey – full of highs and lows, ups and downs – that is a realistic experience in life. Like the rest of wisdom literature, Ecclesiastes gives us permission to ask hard questions about life, without fear of judgment, knowing that this kind of honest inquiry is a gateway to true, life-giving wisdom. Reflection Questions: 1. Where is life inviting you to hold hardship and hope together? 2. What daily rhythms help you remain grounded when life feels uncertain? 3. What might be dying and being born in your life at the same time? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

For all its perceptions as being too nihilistic and depressing, Ecclesiastes can actually be liberating. It frees us from a kind of “toxic positivity” that would have us believe that everything is okay, and that everything is going to be alright. That may often be the case, but it is the journey – full of highs and lows, ups and downs – that is a realistic experience in life. Like the rest of wisdom literature, Ecclesiastes gives us permission to ask hard questions about life, without fear of judgment, knowing that this kind of honest inquiry is a gateway to true, life-giving wisdom.  &nbsp; Reflection Questions: 1. Where is life inviting you to hold hardship and hope together? 2. What daily rhythms help you remain grounded when life feels uncertain? 3. What might be dying and being born in your life at the same time? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

A Time For Wisdom: Part 5 // Pastor Magrey deVega // October 11, 2026

Get Unstuck, Week 2 // Nicki Taylor // March 17, 2019

Get Unstuck, Week 2 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // March 17, 2019

Get Unstuck, Week 1 // The Rev. Debbie Casanzio // March 10, 2019

Get Unstuck, Week 1 // The Rev. Justin LaRosa // March 10, 2019

Get Unstuck, Week 1 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // March 10, 2019

No More Excuses // Jack Morantes // March 3, 2019

Forward Together, Week 4 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // Feb. 24, 2019

Forward Together, Week 3 // The Rev. Justin LaRosa // Feb. 17, 2019

Forward Together, Week 3 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // Feb. 17, 2019

Widen // The Rev. Justin LaRosa // Feb. 10, 2019

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