jacarroll71Jul 25, 2016Enduring LoveIn our reading today (Ecclesiastes 11-Song of Solomon 8), we conclude the poetic books of the Old Testament. Tomorrow we begin the...
jacarroll71Jul 23, 2016Weekend Readings July 23-24, 2016Here are our weekend readings along with my selected focus verses: Saturday, July 23 Ecclesiastes 3-6 Moreover, I saw under the sun that...
jacarroll71Sep 20, 2015Escape from VanityWe can be free not to live our lives vainly controlled by the fear of man. Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes 10-12; 2 Corinthians 11:16-32 13...
jacarroll71Sep 19, 2015Wisdom: True and FalseOne must beware of the distinction between deception which passes as true wisdom and true wisdom which can be imperceptible and...
jacarroll71Sep 18, 2015Pleasing GodGod’s opinion of us is what matters. Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes 4-6; 2 Corinthians 10 4 When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying...
jacarroll71Sep 17, 2015Why Life is Not VainThe gospel of Jesus Christ shows us why the earthly life of believers, while far from as complete as it will be in glory, is also not...
jacarroll71Jul 25, 2013Enduring LoveToday’s reading: Ecclesiastes 11:1-Song of Solomon 8:14 My selection: Song of Solomon 8:6,7 6 Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal...
jacarroll71Jul 24, 2013Overlooking a Curse; Forgiving an OffenderToday’s reading: Ecclesiastes 7:1-10:20 My selection: Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 21 Do not take to heart all the things that people say, lest...
jacarroll71Jul 23, 2013Disillusionment with HeroesToday’s reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6:12 My selection: Ecclesiastes 3:16-18 16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice,...
jacarroll71Jul 22, 2013An Excellent Wife; A Grateful HusbandToday’s reading: Proverbs 31:1-Ecclesiastes 2:26 My selection: Proverbs 31:10-12 10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more...
jacarroll71Jul 21, 2013A Warning Against StereotypingToday’s reading: Proverbs 28:1-30:33 My selection: Proverbs 28:6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is...