Category Archives: Ecclesiastes

Words for the Wise – No. 15

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Joe

A good name is better than a good ointment, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. –Ecclesiastes 7:1. You can’t separate the first half of Ecclesiastes 7:1 from the second half. They form … Continue reading →

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Words for the Wise – No. 14

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Joe

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all … Continue reading →

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Words for the Wise – No. 13

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Joe

Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few. –Ecclesiastes 5:2. I think … Continue reading →

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Job: Tragedy, Repentance & Restoration – Part IV

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Joe

We ended last week with Job crying out that he had never been born. From the depths of his despair and pain, he wishes that he had been stillborn or died at birth. Yet, in spite of all his frustration, never … Continue reading →

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The Joy and Contentment of Life

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Joe

I’ve read at least a half dozen books on finding your perfect career or even what you were born to do. In fact, just this past Friday I attended a class at a local community college called “What were you … Continue reading →