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Enduring Love
In our reading today (Ecclesiastes 11-Song of Solomon 8), we conclude the poetic books of the Old Testament. Tomorrow we begin the...
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- Jul 23, 2016
Weekend Readings July 23-24, 2016
Here are our weekend readings along with my selected focus verses: Saturday, July 23 Ecclesiastes 3-6 Moreover, I saw under the sun that...
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- Sep 20, 2015
Escape from Vanity
We 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...
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- Sep 19, 2015
Wisdom: True and False
One must beware of the distinction between deception which passes as true wisdom and true wisdom which can be imperceptible and...
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- Sep 18, 2015
Pleasing God
God’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...
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- Sep 17, 2015
Why Life is Not Vain
The 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...
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- Jul 24, 2013
Enduring Love
Today’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...
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- Jul 23, 2013
Overlooking a Curse; Forgiving an Offender
Today’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...
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- Jul 22, 2013
Disillusionment with Heroes
Today’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,...
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- Jul 21, 2013
An Excellent Wife; A Grateful Husband
Today’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...
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- Jul 20, 2013
A Warning Against Stereotyping
Today’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...