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How Does the Book of Ecclesiastes Point Us to Christ?

Mike Leake

The “Preacher” attempts to search everything “under the sun” to find meaning. It all turns up empty. Vanity of vanities, he concludes. And that is really the sad message of Ecclesiastes — nothing unde...

9 Interesting Things You Might Not Know about King Solomon

Brittany Rust

King Solomon: the wisest man to ever live, builder of the temple, beautiful poet and national leader--he was a man who seemed to have it all. Yet, at the end of his life, he penned these words in Eccl...

When Should We "Eat Drink and Be Merry" (Ecclesiastes 8:15)?

Stephanie Englehart

The exhortation of Ecclesiastes is to release our perceived sense of control and enjoy the lot God has given us, no matter what’s thrown our way. In order to do this, we cannot just simply claim to ‘e...

Does Christianity Encourage “Hustle Culture?”

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Hustle culture is the mindset that you must always be working hard in pursuit of your dreams, goals, and aspirations. The engagement in the hustle takes center place in your life as you go after your ...

Yes, There Is a Hopeful Message in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Bethany Verrett

In many ways, the book of Ecclesiastes is a simple, but poignant response to those who look around and chose to live life for themselves or see life as pointless. Despite the constant refrain that all...

3 Important Lessons from the Book of Ecclesiastes

Jessica Udall

The book of Ecclesiastes provides relevant wisdom for Christians today who struggle with the seeming meaninglessness of life. Why are we here? What is it all for? Does what we do even matter? What is ...

How We Can (Actually) Be Encouraged That "the Race Is Not to the Swift"

Blair Parke

What the author of this biblical passage is referencing here is that though we pursue the race of life believing we can get the upper hand, in the end death will still prevail. However, there is still...

Why We (Sometimes) Don't Want the Lord to Humble Us

Blair Parke

Who here likes change? Okay, who here really likes change that comes from being humbled? Hmmm, not as many hands up and cries of “Hallelujah”. Though everyone would say that they love change and tha...

What Can the American Church Learn from Pastor Francis Chan’s House Church Model?

Emma Danzey

The churches are small and include 10-12 people gathering within homes. Every leader is a volunteer and the tithes are given to the poor and missions. Each leader or pastor of the home is an elder of ...

How Jude Helps Us Understand Our Culture Today

Emma Danzey

Jude reminds us that in a time of great confusion and deception, that Jesus is still reigning. Maybe you feel discouraged or are tempted to despair at the news of today. However, Jude reminds those wh...

Why Is It a Sin to Covet?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

To covet is an intense desire to have something that does not belong to you, and many times, you have no right to possess it. This sin poses a danger as it can conceal itself from others, live beneath...

What Should Christians Know about Judgment Day?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

Most major religions agree there is a judgment day. The Bible affirms that not only will there be a judgment day, where our final destination is determined, but what happens on that day will be very d...

Can Christians (or Anyone) Manifest Good Things?

Bethany Verrett

Manifestation, the act of willing one’s desires into reality, is not found in the Bible, potentially taps into the realm of the demonic, and ultimately allows someone to set themselves up as their own...

Why Does the Way that Seems Right to Man Always Lead to Destruction?

Betty Dunn

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to destruction” Proverbs 14:12. What is the “right” way to live? ...

4 Ways Jesus’ Words Contradict Common Philosophies

Sue Schlesman

Here’s a look at some major differences between Jesus’ words and some other ancient philosophers. What do the world’s major religions say about life, love, relationships, and purpose?...

What Is Gluttony, and Is it a Sin?

Bethany Verrett

When we think of the "Seven Deadly Sins," some honestly seem worse than others. But no one wants to be considered a glutton. The image many of us have of a gluttonous person, or one who overindulges i...

What Is Judaizing and Does It Still Happen Today?

Bethany Verrett

In part because of ignorance and confusion (although later for the sake of forcing them to conform to specific behaviors) many Jewish people began to pressure Gentile believers into conforming to Jewi...

What Does the Bible Say about Ancestor Worship?

Bethany Verrett

The Bible is clear that only God is worthy of worship and praise, and Christians have a calling and a responsibility to share the Gospel with the people of the world who are still deceived by the prac...

What the Bible Says about Loneliness and How to Overcome It

Michael Lee Stallard

The Bible has a lot to say about feeling lonely and its opposite, feeling connected. But before we get to that, let’s take a closer look at loneliness and the effect it has on us....