Good Morning “Those Who Get After It.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 11.  Maybe you’ve heard it said…“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”The wisest and richest man that ever lived, Solomon, gives us similar financial wisdom here.“Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the lan...  Read More

Good Morning “Always Integritous.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 10.  Who are you in private?  Or in small circles with your friends?  We’ve seen a world full of “well knowns ” that seem to be one person publicly, then someone else privately.  We’ve seen scandal after scandal released regarding the surprising private lives or alter egos of those we once thought had integrity.  So rare is someone w...  Read More

Good Morning “Rejoicing not Depressed.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 9.At a glance, today’s passage may seem depressing.  Solomon tells us that all people can expect the same end: death.  Whether you live righteously or wickedly, everyone will die.  Job professed it poetically and with blunt acceptance:“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has ta...  Read More

Good Morning “Livers of Each Day for Jesus.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 8.Yesterday we talked about living each day for The Lord, storing up treasures in Heaven.  We have zero idea how much more time we have to get serious about serving Jesus (Romans 12:1).“Since no one knows the future, who can tell someone else what is to come? As no one has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has po...  Read More

Good Morning “Destined.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 7.  Who likes weddings?  Raise your hand!  Who likes funerals?  Wait, that’s a crazy question… right? No one likes funerals.  Funerals are hard - super hard!  Death is Certain.  It’s  been a fact of life since Adam and Eve chose to sin in the garden. It doesn’t feel right… because it shouldn’t. We were created for life, not death. Sin brought,...  Read More

Good Morning “Treated Unfairly”.  Today we are In Ecclesiastes 6.  “God gives some people wealth, possessions and honor, so that they lack nothing their hearts desire, but God does not grant them the ability to enjoy them, and strangers enjoy them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil.” (grievous affliction)‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬What?  That just doesn’t seem fair.  How can that be?...  Read More

Good Morning “Commitment Keepers.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 5.Integrity, honor, keeping one’s word are in short supply these days.  When someone gives their word, almost come to expect they will break it.  Isn’t that sad?One may expect that from an unbeliever but as Christians we should purpose for better.“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver o...  Read More

Good Morning “One of Three.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 4.  When you see someone experiencing homelessness do you ever wonder… “Where their family is?  Where are their friends.”  How does one get to the point where they find themselves on the street.  When I’ve stopped to talk to them, one thing is usually constant… burnt bridges.  Years ago one of our Sr High Mission trips took us to Skid Row ...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshipers of The Only Time Keeper.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 3.“Well it’s about time he gets a clue.”  “Her time has come.” “In time this too will pass.”  A quick Google search of time yields list after list of time quotes and sayings.  Truly time is a mysterious thing.  Time will be non existent in eternity but for now, while we’re here on earth it is the thing by which God co...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshippers Through Work.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 2.“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.” Exodus 34:21Obedience to this command required / requires faith.  Letting your ground sit, your animals and workers rest, and taking time out to focus or refocus on The Lord and all that He has done mea...  Read More

Good Morning “Meaningful”.  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 1.  We all want our lives to mean something.  We work, and strive and labor… but is it in vain?  What is it all for?  What is the purpose?  Solomon in all his wisdom, says it’s all meaningless.  What then is the point?  When the purpose is self advancement, or bringing glory to ourselves… indeed it means nothing as it relates to eternity.  O...  Read More

Good Morning “Salty”.  Today we finish up Proverbs with 31.  “The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.” Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Like yesterday, we get Gods wisdom from a fairly unknown source.  We don’t see King Lemuel mentioned anywhere else.  His mother appears to have been quite wise, impressing things we all ought apply upon her son.  God has The Power to shape ...  Read More