Monthly Archives: January 2016

shadow life

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ME AND MY… Ecclesiastes 6:10-12 10 Whatever has come to be was already decided, and it is known what a man will be, and that he is not able to argue that point with the one stronger than he is. … Continue reading →

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the wandering appetite

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

HUNGRY? Ecclesiastes 6:7-9 7 Anything a man works for gets eaten, yet his appetite remains unsatisfied. 8 Because what advantage does the wise man have over the stupid one? And what does the poor man get for knowing how to … Continue reading →

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that one place

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

STOP RACING RATS! Ecclesiastes 6:3-6 3 If a man has a hundred children and lives many years, so that the years of his age are many, but his soul is not satisfied with life’s enjoyable things, nor is he properly … Continue reading →

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no victory party

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

COME, LORD JESUS! Ecclesiastes 6:1-2 1 There is something wrong that I have noticed under the sun, and it is such a burden to humanity: 2 God gives a man wealth, property, and the respect of others, so much that … Continue reading →

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acceptance and joy

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

KEY TO HAPPINESS Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 18 Take note of this! I have discovered that the proper and appropriate way to live is to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all your work under the sun. A person only has … Continue reading →

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bad break

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

THOSE WHO HAVE LOST ALL HOPE Ecclesiastes 5:13-17 13 I have noticed such a terribly wrong thing under the sun: treasures were being hoarded by their owner — even though it hurt him to do so, 14 then those treasures … Continue reading →

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money misery

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

LOVE IT, AND WATCH IT GO AWAY Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 10 Someone who loves money will never be satisfied with the money he has, nor someone who loves wealth with his current income. This fact testifies to the impermanence of money. … Continue reading →

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supervision

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

SOMEONE IS WATCHING Ecclesiastes 5:8-9 8 If you are overseeing a province and you catch someone oppressing its poor people, and doing unjust and unrighteous things, do not be surprised that it happened. Because the overseer is being watched by … Continue reading →

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not number one

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

WHOSE REPUTATION MATTERS MOST? Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 4 If you actually promise something to God, do not wait to make good your promise, because he is not pleased by such foolishness. Pay what you promise. 5 In fact, it would be … Continue reading →

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showing off in church

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

WHOSE GLORY ARE YOU SEEKING? Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 1 Watch how you walk when you go to the house of God. Drawing near for the purpose of listening is better than merely offer gifts like fools, because they do not even … Continue reading →

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