Tag Archives: Ecclesiastes 11

from dark hair to dark days

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

LIFE IS SHORT, ENJOY IT Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 7 That morning light is sweet, and it is a good thing for the eyes to see that sun rising. 8 Even someone living many years can rejoice in them all; yet that … Continue reading →

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you never know

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

STAY AT IT UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE Ecclesiastes 11:4-6 4 A watcher of the wind never plants and someone looking at the clouds never harvests. 5 In the same way that you do not know what path the wind … Continue reading →

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diversification

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ARE YOUR EGGS ALL IN THE SAME BASKET? Ecclesiastes 11:1-3 1 Send your bread over the surface of the water, because you will find it again in many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, because … Continue reading →

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remember

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 Youth is called the days of light, and old age the days of darkness.  The Preacher encourages his students to enjoy and take advantage of the days of light, but to remember that the days of darkness will … Continue reading →

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diversify

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 We do not know the future, and we cannot tell what one thing will give us success and lifelong security.  So, the Preacher instructs us not to put all our eggs in one basket.  Instead of waiting for … Continue reading →

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