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Learning the Bible—Not Just the Stories If you grew up in church, you probably know the classics. Adam and Eve. Noah’s Ark. Jonah and the whale. David and Goliath. They were the backbone of our childhood Bible classes—felt boards, memory verses, Bible drills, gold stars. I was there every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday […]
Nothing Matters (And That’s a Good Thing)
Work Without God Is Heavy Ecclesiastes 2:22–23 “What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun?” What the Teacher Observes Work done without meaning becomes exhausting. Toil without purpose drains joy. Why It Feels Heavy When work becomes our identity, rest feels impossible. We measure our […]
Nothing Matters (And That’s a Good Thing)
Pleasure Isn’t the Problem Ecclesiastes 2:1 “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” What the Teacher Observes Pleasure itself is not evil. The Teacher explores joy, laughter, and enjoyment — only to discover they cannot carry the weight of meaning alone. Why It Feels Heavy We either chase […]
Nothing Matters (And That’s a Good Thing!)
Chasing Knowledge Doesn’t Save Us Ecclesiastes 1:18 “For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.” What the Teacher Observes Learning, thinking, and understanding more doesn’t always bring peace. Sometimes it makes us more aware of what’s broken. Why It Feels Heavy We’re taught that answers will fix us — more […]
Nothing Matters (And That’s a Good Thing)
Ecclesiates 1:1-1:11 What the Teacher Observes Ecclesiastes opens without softening the truth. Life moves quickly. Effort fades. Achievements don’t stay shiny for long. Nothing here is permanent. Why It Feels Heavy We spend so much energy trying to make things last — seasons, success, productivity, approval. When they don’t, it can feel discouraging or even […]
Word of the Year
A New Year’s Resolution You look at your phone and wait for it to unlock. You mindlessly click to your social media and there it is. “Can’t wait to leave this year behind.” “This year I’m going to (fill in the blank).” “What a year we had!” I always ignore social media this time of […]