Solomon’s journey for the meaning and purpose of life has now reached a conclusion. Yet, he does not end in under-the-sun despair believing all is meaningless. Rather, he realizes, because…
Solomon’s final words before his conclusion seem almost identical to his introduction. Yet, he has not ended in despair, but rather he gives four God-oriented charges to the young and…
In contrast with the unbiblical book of the same title, God does provide us with guidance in his word, biblical guidance, for leading our best possible life before we enter…
Solomon calls us to find joy in God’s gifts rather than searching for joy in emptiness of wealth.
Solomon here warns us that since we approach the living God righteous and holy, we ought guard our words and fear if we are unfaithful to the things we have…
Many like alone time. Some like to the point of living in isolation from many human interactions. But God's word tells us it is not good to be alone. He…
Solomon wrestles with how God makes everything beautiful in its time in light of the fact that injustice often seems to reign in and around every corner. Yet though injustice…
Solomon wants us to know that the ever-rolling stream of time will drown you if you fight to control it, but if you will entrust your times in God’s hands…
Your wisdom and work will be meaningless, if you don’t joyfully receive them from God. This is what Solomon learned through his own inspections. This is what he testifies to…
Solomon searched for life’s meaning in wisdom and wealth, but true life and fulfillment therein only come from the fact that Jesus searches for and saves us. Pastor Mollenkopf opens…