We each have problems; there are struggles we have to endure. We face difficulties and trials that can seem overwhelming; we fight temptations and do battle to resist sin. We suffer at varying levels. Some of our suffering comes from living in a body that is not meant to last, and we live with pain,... Continue Reading →
Vanity or Fulfillment; Despair or Contentment? Ecclesiastes 2.18-26
Solomon, having great wisdom, authority, and riches, recognized the vanity of all he had done; he saw that the time of earthly life is but a breath, a short time and then it is over. He didn’t bemoan life, but rather sought to understand the true value and purpose of the days the Lord gives.... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 8.10-22
Ironically, the Israelites were not satisfied with God; they were not content with what He had done and given to them; they were not confident of His continued leadership in their lives. They wanted a king; they wanted something different, believing that would bring greater satisfaction and hope for their future. Samuel sought to... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 8.10-22
Ironically, the Israelites were not satisfied with God; they were not content with what He had done and given to them; they were not confident of His continued leadership in their lives. They wanted a king; they wanted something different, believing that would bring greater satisfaction and hope for their future. Samuel sought to... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 