Good Morning “Destined.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 7.  Who likes weddings?  Raise your hand!  Who likes funerals?  Wait, that’s a crazy question… right? No one likes funerals.  Funerals are hard - super hard!  Death is Certain.  It’s  been a fact of life since Adam and Eve chose to sin in the garden. It doesn’t feel right… because it shouldn’t. We were created for life, not death. Sin brought,...  Read More

Good Morning “Treated Unfairly”.  Today we are In Ecclesiastes 6.  “God gives some people wealth, possessions and honor, so that they lack nothing their hearts desire, but God does not grant them the ability to enjoy them, and strangers enjoy them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil.” (grievous affliction)‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬What?  That just doesn’t seem fair.  How can that be?...  Read More

Good Morning “Commitment Keepers.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 5.Integrity, honor, keeping one’s word are in short supply these days.  When someone gives their word, almost come to expect they will break it.  Isn’t that sad?One may expect that from an unbeliever but as Christians we should purpose for better.“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver o...  Read More

Good Morning “One of Three.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 4.  When you see someone experiencing homelessness do you ever wonder… “Where their family is?  Where are their friends.”  How does one get to the point where they find themselves on the street.  When I’ve stopped to talk to them, one thing is usually constant… burnt bridges.  Years ago one of our Sr High Mission trips took us to Skid Row ...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshipers of The Only Time Keeper.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 3.“Well it’s about time he gets a clue.”  “Her time has come.” “In time this too will pass.”  A quick Google search of time yields list after list of time quotes and sayings.  Truly time is a mysterious thing.  Time will be non existent in eternity but for now, while we’re here on earth it is the thing by which God co...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshippers Through Work.”  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 2.“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.” Exodus 34:21Obedience to this command required / requires faith.  Letting your ground sit, your animals and workers rest, and taking time out to focus or refocus on The Lord and all that He has done mea...  Read More

Good Morning “Meaningful”.  Today we are in Ecclesiastes 1.  We all want our lives to mean something.  We work, and strive and labor… but is it in vain?  What is it all for?  What is the purpose?  Solomon in all his wisdom, says it’s all meaningless.  What then is the point?  When the purpose is self advancement, or bringing glory to ourselves… indeed it means nothing as it relates to eternity.  O...  Read More

Good Morning “Salty”.  Today we finish up Proverbs with 31.  “The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.” Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Like yesterday, we get Gods wisdom from a fairly unknown source.  We don’t see King Lemuel mentioned anywhere else.  His mother appears to have been quite wise, impressing things we all ought apply upon her son.  God has The Power to shape ...  Read More

Good Morning “Nobody’s”. Today we are in Proverbs 30.  “The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This man’s utterance to Ithiel: “I am weary, God, but I can prevail.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭30‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Yes!  Agur gets it!  Read on if you haven’t already and you will see just how much he gets it!  He understands Gods Power, His Flawless Word, and that we dare not attempt to add to it!  IT is ...  Read More

Good Morning “Successful”. Today we are in Proverbs 29.Moses is dead.  Joshua is about to lead the nation of Israel into the “Promised Land”, but first Gods got some special instruction for Joshua.  Check it out:“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep ...  Read More

Good Morning “Tremblers”.  Today we are in Proverbs 28.We’ve talked at length regarding fear of The Lord and its power to keep us on track.  A healthy fear of The Lord recognizes His Holiness, His expectation of the same from His people, and His power to bring correction and discipline in its absence (Hebrews 12:4).  That ought to deter us from sin.  Despite the clear meanings of the original word...  Read More

Good Morning “Legendary”.  Today we are in Proverbs 27.Most of you know my son grew up racing motocross.  It became an effective part of our personal ministry - eventually through Team Faith.  He was blessed with much natural ability, and worked hard at it from a very young age.  He experienced some success locally, nationally and then even got to compete for nearly a decade professionally.  From ...  Read More