Category Archives: Ecclesiastes

Living with Wisdom

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

As we now journey into Ecclesiastes 8, Solomon continues to give us wisdom about life. For example: he notes that the riddle of life is very hard to solve, he writes about justice, about punishment, and God’s moral principles. We … Continue reading →

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Lift the Cross High

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post along the journey, I wrote about the lessons to be learned in life and from God’s Word but the riddle of life can’t be solved by reason alone. It’s solved by the cross so lift it … Continue reading →

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The Path to Truth

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Contemplating upon Ecclesiastes 7, we can learn from difficult experiences or tough times and help others to possibly avoid what we had to go through. The path of adversity can lead to the path of truth for others. Life has … Continue reading →

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Desire to be Used by God

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, the thought is that people are naturally acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What’s missing is true joy and forever fulfillment. Life is like running a race. This … Continue reading →

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What’s Missing

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

From reflection upon Ecclesiastes 6, the thought is that people are acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What seems to be missing is fulfilling a greater purpose; having a desire to … Continue reading →