The wisdom of ancient Israel—like all common sense—is full of paradoxes. Think, for example, of two well-known English proverbs: “Absence… READ MORE
Greek mythology tells the story of Daedalus and Icarus, a father and his son who were imprisoned on the island… READ MORE
Some time ago, I was speaking with a friend about the men she works with. They all are very well… READ MORE
In Ecclesiastes 5.8–20, the Preacher lists three problems with wealth but then, surprisingly, concludes that it is nevertheless a gift… READ MORE
One of the great things about being a minister is the ability to officiate at weddings. Over the years, I… READ MORE
Ecclesiastes 3:22 declares, “there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for that is his… READ MORE
If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good, then why is the world wracked by so much evil? Surely God knows… READ MORE
What gain has the worker from his toil? Every Monday morning, millions of Americans ask themselves that very question as… READ MORE
Psalm 90:12[1] says, “Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Acting on the… READ MORE
Today, I would like you to reflect with the Preacher and me for a few moments on the topic of… READ MORE
“All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given us.”
~Gandalf
Husband of one, father of three, and master in name only of two dogs. I play by Oxford Comma Rules. The opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of the author, not his employer.