This twelve-part series on Solomon's intriguing book gives us an opportunity to re-focus our lives from a heavenly perspective. Although life is fleeting, we can make the most of every opportunity to live wisely and richly. Remembering God in all things brings joy and fulfillment.
Passages: Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:7
Solomon’s advice is to enjoy life now—because good health, vigor and youth do not last forever. But true enjoyment is found by living in ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 8:1; 10:12-13; Proverbs 9:9; 10:19; 21:20
Wisdom is the ability to see and live with rare godly objectivity. Engage God’s wisdom through prayer and scripture. We can live wisely by ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 2:20; 5:13; 6:8,12; 7:11; Proverbs 3:13-18; 6:16
Solomon teaches that common sense is good, but wisdom is better. We need the wisdom contentment brings, the spiritual balance insight reveals and the ...
We take the fear out of finances by voluntarily submitting to five principles of a God-blessed financial plan: giving God the first fruit, living ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 5:10-6:2
Solomon observes that there are two sides to wealth: God-blessed abundance and the insatiable grasping for riches. God has laid out a solid plan to ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; Psalm 131:1-2; Matthew 11:28-30
God is speaking. Draw near and listen. Be quiet and stay calm because God has the best perspective on our lives. God believes in us and expects us to ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 4:1-12
Life is tough. A support system is indispensable, so be proactive in cultivating and maintaining friendships. Resist the temptation to be ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 2:8-9; 3:1; 7:28; 9:9; Song of Solomon 4:1-8
In life and in love, timing is everything. Beauty and bliss can occur in every stage of the marriage relationship because God intends each day to be ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
As Solomon begins Ecclesiastes, he observes that in nature what goes around comes around. Man’s existence is fleeting, and he is not as ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 4:1-3; 5:8-9; 18-19; Matthew 25; 1 Peter 2:11; Revelation 2:8,10-11
The injustices of life in government, oppression and death can cloud our vision of the heavenly life. Don’t be shocked by injustice. It is the ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
King Solomon learned that wealth, women, power and pleasure never bring satisfaction. Balance, simplicity and contentment may be gained by living a ...
Passages: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
Life is a constant changing of seasons. We can learn to adapt to each metamorphosis with grace and faith if we recognize what is under our ...