The preacher in Ecclesiastes threw himself into pursuing wisdom and found it vanity. Now he tries throwing himself into pursuing pleasure. He gains music, women and wealth. His conclusion is…
Each generation passes away but the earth continues. The sun carries on rising and setting, and the water cycle continues but who will remember us? Gravestones weather and people are…
It is the church leaders' responsibility to pass on Paul's greetings. Every church member is important; not one of them should be left out. He also passes on the greetings…
Following Christ is costly but Paul says he has learned to be content. He knows joy and peace in any circumstance, even writing from a prison cell. The secret is…
This universe was created with a grand purpose and is moving towards a final destination. The Second Coming of Christ is a neglected truth but it was the apostles' great…
Worry is another thing that will rob the Christian of joy. Paul doesn't just say not to worry but to turn to God and pray. Prayer is not meditation or…
Two women are in some kind of disagreement. Paul is not indifferent about unity. The effectiveness of the gospel is at stake. If we turn our back on a fellow…
The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back to this world and will make all things right. The world is not as it should be but when Jesus returns, the Christian…
Paul is not being arrogant but is telling the Philippians to follow him as one who is imperfect but pressing on, in contrast to the false teachers. Their end is…
There is a tension between what God has done and what we do. It is God who begins to work and will complete the work in a person. Yet Christians…