The book of Ecclesiastes is often cited as a source of wisdom in terms of finding meaning in life. Some Bible scholars however, find the book contradictory and in sharp contrast to the teachings in Proverbs and say that the author of Ecclesiastes was simply responding to some of the beliefs of his time and…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I turn to You today and every day for guidance. You know what is best for me, so please help me to travel the path You have chosen for me. Thank you for allowing me to turn to You daily for help. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In his book Maybe, Maybe Not, on p.117-121, Robert Fulghum wrote about a time when he was teaching philosophy to high-school seniors. He started the class by having them play musical chairs, which most of them had probably not played since they were in second grade. However, unlike second graders, the game became very rough…
A medical study conducted in Denmark with 607 patients who had heart disease, indicated that participants with more positive attitudes were 58 percent more likely to live at least another five years. It may have been partly because they were also more likely to be more active. A positive attitude may not only extend one’s…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for being my guiding light. Please fill me with your light so others can see Your light through me, so You can be glorified. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please help me to respond with love and kindness to acts of hatred so that I can have your light shine through me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I read an article by Parker Bouer, in the spring 2018 issue of American Scholar magazine (p. 64), about the extinction of the Dusky Sea Sparrow. It was caused primarily because of the incursion of the Kennedy Space Center on the bird’s habitat. There was a refuge set aside to protect the birds, but because…
A pastor asked his congregation to read Mark, chapter 17 in preparation for the next week’s sermon. The following Sunday he asked for a show of hands of those who had read the passage. Several in attendance raised their hands. Then, the pastor proceeded to give his sermon on honesty. What the pastor knew that…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please guide our words, thoughts, and actions so we speak, think and act with humility, kindness, and compassion toward others. Help us to put aside our differences so we can work together towards unity and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
One of my pet peeves is that manufactures deliberately make things so that they will wear out sooner than they need to. The idea is that they can use cheaper materials to make the item, and they can then sell another iteration of the same item again, just a few years down the road. Whereas…