Again we consider the words of wise Solomon from Ecclesiastes 3. Ecclesiastes 3:5 reads, “A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing…”
There Is A Season, 5 – Cast Away, Gather, Embrace, Refrain from EmbracingAmong the innate features of humanity is the ability to experience and display emotion. As we continue to look at Solomon’s instruction from Ecclesiastes 3, we consider some of these God-given traits.
There Is A Season, 4 – Weep, Laugh, Mourn, DanceOur study through Solomon’s “…a time to…” statements continues. Ecclesiastes 3:3, reads, “…A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up…”
There Is A Season, 3 – Kill, Heal, Break Down, BuildThere is a season or “…a time to…” statements of Ecclesiastes 3 are simple, relatable tidbits, but they carry within them the wonderful insights which Solomon received from God regarding the affairs of the world. Much thought can be provoked in each case. This week, we will consider Ecclesiastes 3:2.
There Is A Season, 2 – Born, Die, Plant, PluckDid you know Solomon had a #1 hit? In 1965, The Byrds, an American rock band, released the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” The lyrics have been attributed to Peter Seeger, however, all but the title and the first two lines are from Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3. The words were popularized by The Byrds, but it was God’s Spirit that inspired the wise king of Israel to write it. We will focus on this simple yet profound text over the next several weeks.
There Is A Season, A Time For Every Purpose
Since WWI, November 11 has been used to commemorate and remember those who gave their lives in times of war. The day is titled differently, depending upon your country of origin. In the USA, it is called Veteran’s Day. For the Polish, it is Independence Day. Folks in France and New Zealand call it Armistice Day; on Malta and in South Africa, Poppy Day. In the United Kingdom and it’s commonwealth countries (Canada included), it is generally referred to as Remembrance Day.
Remember: Why Is Remembrance So Important in Scripture?
Guest Writer – Sunday Ayandare
The Book of Proverbs presents to us a contrast between two women. On one hand is an immoral, seductress type who “flatters with her words; … of a crafty heart, who is loud and rebellious…” (Proverbs 7:5, 10-11). On the other hand is the virtuous type whose worth “is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10-29).
Happy Thanksgiving! While looking at the history of Thanksgiving, I was intrigued to find the following:
On Thursday, January 31, 1957, the Parliament of Canada proclaimed: A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed— to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October. (wikipedia.org)
Many are more than ready for the family gatherings, the turkey dinners, the football games, the festivals and other such things, but are we focused on giving thanks to Almighty God?
Happy Thanksgiving: Always Give Thanks To The Lord For His Goodness And Love
Colossians 4:16 reads, “…when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.”
Have you ever wondered about the letter to Laodicea? Where is it, and why is it not in the Bible? Indeed, there is reason to be concerned and to investigate. If it is an inspired epistle that is missing, we have a problem! If it is an uninspired letter, then why would Paul set it on par with the Colossian letter, which is in the canon of Scripture?
Where Is The Letter To The Laodiceans? Uncovering Its MysterySome folks watch the Super Bowl for the game, while others tune in for the commercials. Doritos has a history of clever and entertaining Super Bowl ads, and their spot for Super Bowl 50 did not disappoint (watch it here). That said, not everyone liked it. For instance, the folks at NARAL (National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws) spent their evening commending and condemning Super Bowl ads. Here is a screenshot of their tweet about the Doritos spot:
How sad, indeed, how completely inhuman to be angered by someone “humanizing” unborn babies. What is the fetus if it is not human? Merriam-Webster defines the word “fetus” as:
Abortion: The Ignored Genocide of Our Time