“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3) I have contemplated this for years, wondering at the blessing of long… Continue reading Blessing of Long Life
Tag: Solomon
Meaninglessness and Vanity
I spent the night in a restless dream of effort without resolution, completion or meaning. I remembered Solomon's exhaustive analysis, "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless." (Ecclesiastes 1:2) Yes, and he observed what I experienced in my dream. "All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their… Continue reading Meaninglessness and Vanity
The Wisdom Drawn from Above
“At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, 'Ask! What shall I give you?' ” I Kings 3:5. Shortly after Solomon was made King God appeared to him and asked him what he desired. Solomon, acknowledging his inexperience, asked for wisdom, "an understanding heart", to judge the people,… Continue reading The Wisdom Drawn from Above
Swirling Around and Standing Firm
Do you often think about what other people are doing and saying? It might be America's favorite pastime and the instantaneous digital media has ignited it like an explosion of voices. Dissatisfaction stirs much of this hot air that rises like black smoke from burning rubber. The self-proclaimed victims cry out against injustice, prejudice, poverty,… Continue reading Swirling Around and Standing Firm
