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PHall | September 15, 2009
Laughter is of God. No other of God’s creations laugh, as do humans. God Himself laughs and has a sense of humor (i.e., just look at the platypus!). Humor though must have its place, as we have all witnessed, endured, or participated in ill-timed humor. Humor must also have its place within our lives – […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
Solomon approaches this search as an experiment. When looking at the language, he is both the scientific observer and the one being experimented on. He separates himself from himself to try and remain objective. People even today do the same thing, but for a variety of reasons, oftentimes self-destructing. The self-destruction comes by denying our […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
No matter how many zeroes you add, the number is still zero, unless there is another number at the beginning. The zeroes are all the advantages man thinks he has under the sun. It is only when we add God and His love that life adds up to meaning something (1 Cor. 13:1-3).
PHall | September 15, 2009
We cannot hear the tone of voice of the writers. Verse two I imagine can be read and understood through the tone of anger or exasperation. Verses 3-11 are, in my imagination, to be read with a sigh or resignation. For example, usually when someone is repairing, building, or making something – and it is […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
What is the greatest good (summum bonum)? How can I find true fulfillment and happiness? How can I become whole? Why do I exist? What is my purpose in life? But it is equally important to understand that the writer, who might have been selfishly searching, is not selfish in his discoveries. He shares with […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
Solomon not only fits the qualification of being the son of David (1:1), he also fits the other necessary qualifications (1 Kgs.3:5-14; 1 Kgs.10:14-25): Wise enough to keep his senses about him while experimenting (2:3; 1 Kgs.4:29-34) Rich enough to be able to afford all the experiments (2:4-8; 1 Kgs.4:21-28) Women enough to experiment with […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
Ecclesiastes may best be summed up in two simple statements: 1. Observation without application of the world’s futility leads to depression. 2. Observation with application of the world’s futility leads to confession.
PHall | September 15, 2009
In the early to middle 1980’s, I was in a health food shop – why, I do not know – buying some papaya juice – again, why I do not know. This very tall, older man, tapped me on the shoulder. As I turned around he asked, “Excuse me, are you intelligent?” All I could […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
Restoring the Kingdom Acts 1:6 – So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” What was in the mind of the apostles when they asked this question? Did they have political and personal ambitions? Were they […]
PHall | September 15, 2009
Have you ever been told, “You just don’t get it?” Whether said in frustration or spitefulness, what they mean is that “You’re not very bright.” Sometimes our “brightness” can shine through if we simply change the direction of our thinking. After all, even a flashlight isn’t very bright when turned to the wall. Well, there […]