In a conversation with some of my family recently, one of my granddaughters (19 years old) was talking about the … More
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# 497 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life – 2:17-25 Toil – meaningless or satisfying?
As we continue following Qoheleth’s quest we discover a tension building at times as he endeavours to come to grips … More
# 493 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life – 1:9-11 Is there really anything new under the sun?
It seems to me, living in a western culture, that we human beings are addicted to seeking after “new things.” … More
# 490 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life – “meaningless” or not? – Introduction (3)
When I worked in Pakistan, I was very aware of my weaknesses and misunderstandings when it came to living effectively … More
# 486 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 31:10-31 The Wife of Noble Character (1)
Women are spoken of many times in the book of Proverbs, so it is appropriate that the big finale is … More
# 485 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 31:1-9. Great advice. Thanks Mum!
Although we don’t actually know who King Lemuel is, what we do know is that he had a wise mother! … More
# 484 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 30:18-31. From the sublime to the ridiculous!
In English we have many interesting idioms and one of them is that something can range from “the sublime to … More
# 483 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 30:15-16. Never satisfied!
I guess you may have heard the quote: “You can please some of the people all of the time, you … More
# 482 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 30:1-9. One-hit wonder?
Have you ever heard of Ron Dante? Well, neither had I until I read that he was in a list … More
# 481 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 29 (2) Fear of man or trust in God?
25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. Have you ever been so fearful … More
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