Transcript Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll finish the book of Ecclesiastes by reading chapters 11-12. And I hope you’ll forgive me, but today I am just going to run a repeat of last year’s episode for this reading. As I record this, it’s about 8:30 at night, which means there is only 90…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Ecclesiastes 9-10. I’m calling today’s episode “No White Knuckles.” Design and Photo: Steve Webb Comments on Ecclesiastes 9-10 Last week when we were last in Ecclesiastes, at the end of chapter eight, Solomon had said that after setting his mind on understanding wisdom, after watching what…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. Ecclesiastes 7-8. I’m calling today’s episode “Trust.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash Comments on Ecclesiastes 7-8 I think that what we can take from Solomon’s teaching here in Ecclesiastes is that wisdom, money, power and everything else that man strives for does not…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. Ecclesiastes 5-6. I’m calling today’s episode “Your Life Has Meaning” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Kimia Zarifi on Unsplash Comments on Ecclesiastes 5-6 Solomon begins chapter 5 with good advice. When coming to the house of God, it’s better to listen than to run your head (as my…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 3-4. I have an on this date in church history for you. I’m calling today’s episode “Two Are Better Than One.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Quaritsch Photography on Unsplash Comments on Ecclesiastes 4 These chapters, while not entirely inspiring, seem to be a…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday and we are going to begin the book of Ecclesiastes with the reading of chapters 1 and 2. I’ll have a short introduction before reading the chapters, then some comments after we’’re through. Then there’s an on this date in church history. I’m calling today’s episode “Catch the Wind.”…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11-12 NKJV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 11-12. I’m calling this episode “The Key to Lasting Happiness and Peace.“ Summary n Chapter 11 of Ecclesiastes, the author gives advice that’s not pessimistic. He starts by saying it’s good to help…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 9-10 NKJV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 9-10. I’m calling this episode “The Search for Understanding.“ Summary In Ecclesiastes 9 and 10, the writer, Solomon, reflects on life’s complexities. He had sought wisdom but realized that understanding everything is impossible….
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7-8 CEV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 7-8. I’m calling this episode “Let Go and Trust God.“ Summary Ecclesiastes 7-8 teaches that human pursuits like wisdom, wealth, and power don’t bring lasting happiness. Solomon’s realization, despite his own riches, is…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5 ERV, Ch. 6 CEV Podcast Introduction LeeAnn and I got back from Alaska at about 10 o’clock last night after about 36 hours of travel. And in case you can’t tell from my voice, I have a raging cold. Last week we were…
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