There is an old saying that goes, “Common sense is a flower that does not grow in every garden.” I used to think it was just a clever expression. The older I get, the more I wonder if it should be engraved on the entrance to every parking lot, grocery store, and government building. Whatever … More The Common Sense Chronicles: The Flower That Doesn’t Grow in Every Garden
There are moments when effort feels meaningless. When work goes unnoticed, love goes unreturned, and faithfulness produces no visible reward. Not because it was done poorly, but because it was never wanted. Scripture does not deny this reality. In fact, it names it plainly. Solomon, a man who possessed wisdom, wealth, power, and achievement beyond … More Everything Is Vanity, And Sometimes That’s All There Is
The biblical book of Proverbs, largely attributed to King Solomon, is a collection of wisdom designed to guide individuals in leading righteous, prudent, and God-fearing lives. Throughout Proverbs, Solomon warns against folly, pride, and vanity—elements that can corrupt even the most well-intentioned endeavors. Vanity, in this context, refers to a pursuit of self-glory rather than … More The Book of Proverbs and the Burden of Vanity: A Reflection on Wisdom and Humility
The book of Ecclesiastes, often attributed to King Solomon, stands as one of the most introspective and enigmatic writings in the Bible. Its repeated refrain of “meaningless! meaningless!” or “vanity of vanities” captures the existential struggle of a man who had everything but still wrestled with life’s ultimate purpose. Through its poetic reflections, Ecclesiastes explores … More The Meaning of Solomon’s Reflections in Ecclesiastes