joy

Ecclesiastes 9:7-12 | August 18, 2024

Enjoying life can be difficult for some. There are many who hold a sense of guilt, obligation, or some other duty which keeps them from experiencing the enjoyment of life today. Being too goal-driven can lead us far away from…

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 | August 11, 2024

Talking about death is hard. Most of us steer clear of the topic and only touch upon it when required. Is there wisdom for us to gain in a conversation about dying? Is there a good death? What lessons can…

Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 | August 4, 2024

Joy is less of an emotion and more of a choice. When we choose to live our life only for ourselves and those who benefit us, we find ourselves in an endless cycle of greed. It is a joyless way…

Ecclesiastes 3:1-10 | July 21, 2024

We have all had the “time of our life” or “killing time.” Knowing that there are times and seasons in our lives should not surprise us. It is part of being human. How will we hold the time we are…

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 | July 7, 2024

The Book of Ecclesiastes is not a book we read too often. Its darker and more cynical wisdom sounds just a little too dreary. What this book offers us is a realistic view of the world we live in whether…