Wisdom is better than power, money, fame, and… foolishness. Foolishness is an aspect of sinfulness and it always brings destruction. Yet, still we need to be taught and reminded to value wisdom and despise foolishness ... Read More

“Eat, drink, and be merry!”  These words can be spoken by a fool or a wise man.  It all depends upon why he says it.  For the wise man, Solomon, to eat, drink, and find ... Read More

In Ecclesiastes 8:1-13, Solomon, who was king at the height of Israel’s power, gives advice to people when dealing with the king, and by extension, to anyone who lives under the authority of sinful people. ... Read More

We might not like to think about it too often or look at it too closely, but sin is a universally pervasive and central issue in life.  We cannot wisely or safely navigate this life ... Read More

In Ecclesiastes 6:11 and 12, Solomon asks two questions that he is going to seek to answer in the first 14 verses of chapter 7.  The two questions are this: “What is good for man?” ... Read More

Would having more money and more/better stuff make you happy? How can we who live in 21st century America keep from loving money and possessions while still living with gratitude toward God and enjoying Him ... Read More

While God is an awesome and untamable God, believers in Jesus Christ must not shrink back from Him in fear. Rather, they should run to Him and cling to Him with trembling trust. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

The promise of Christmas finds its roots in the book of Genesis. It is there, in Genesis 3:15, where God promises that one would come from the seed of the woman to defeat God’s enemy, ... Read More

Advent — Psalm 46 God is a refuge and strength and a very present help in times of trouble for His people. The Lord of Hosts, who melts the earth with His voice, commands the whole ... Read More

Advent — Psalm 77 Christmas is a reminder that we should hope in and rejoice in Jesus for all that He is, has done, and promises to do when we comes again. But our hearts are ... Read More