Monthly Archives: August 2023

The Conclusion of the Matter

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  There’s no substitute for simple, clear instructions. Check out these statements on actual products: On a hotel shower cap: Fits on head.On a washing machine: Do not… Read more »

Numbering Our Days

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  Among the many wonderful quips about growing old, some of the best come from those who have been there and done that…. Read more »

Generation to Generation

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth…” (Ecclesiastes 12:1) By and large, that’s exactly what young people have always done. … Read more »

Decidophobia

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  “Excellent choice!”“Oh, that’s my favorite dish here.”“Perfect!” Have you ever noticed that restaurant servers seem to go out of their way to affirm their… Read more »

Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  She was a teenager with a happy spirit. “I don’t have much in the way of money or worldly possessions.  I’m not beautiful, intelligent,… Read more »

Ultimate Purposes

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A superstar running back for the Indianapolis Colts, No. 28, refuses to take the field during… Read more »

Ordering Our Loves

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here. Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  Jazz singer Peggy Lee, who scored her biggest hits in the 50s and 60s, is renowned for what can only be described as… Read more »

Billionaires

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here. Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  Imagine for a moment that you’re a billionaire. At the beginning of the day you notice that you’ve got four $5 bills in your… Read more »

It’s Your Turn

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Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  In 1856 a young businessman named Milton Bradley hatched a plan to make his fortune. He produced an immensely popular picture of a rising politician – a clean-shaven lawyer from Illinois named Abraham… Read more »

The Beginning of Wisdom

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To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here. Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God.  Fear can lead us to do crazy things.  In 2003, fear almost led the President of the United States to order fighters to shoot… Read more »