Unsurprising Oppression
Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 5.8-108 If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over...
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Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 6.99 Better what the eye sees than the roving of the appetite. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Reflection: Appetite for DistractionBy John Tillman...
View ArticleThe Unknown Sage
Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 9.13-1813 I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me: 14 There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came...
View ArticleAbsurd Little Bird
Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 10.2020 Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird in the sky may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report...
View ArticleHere Comes the Sun
Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 11.7-87 Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.8 However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all.But let them remember the days of...
View ArticleMeaning in Remembrance
Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 12.6-86 Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, and the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, and the wheel broken at the well, 7...
View ArticleAppetite for Distraction—Readers’ Choice
Readers’ Choice Month:This September, The Park Forum is looking back on readers’ selections of our most meaningful and helpful devotionals from the past 12 months. Thank you for your readership. This...
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