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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 12 – The Duty of Everyone
The Teacher, in the end, tells us what matters. Fear God and keep His commandments. We unpack today what that means
May 29
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Andy Stoddard
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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 11 – We Are All Going to Die
In the end, the Teacher worries about what he cannot control. All our lives will come to an end upon this earth. But that truth can help us have a…
May 28
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Andy Stoddard
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My Top Ten Jason Isbell Songs
And my favorite lyric within
May 27
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Andy Stoddard
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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 9: 17-18 - 10: 20 – Where Wisdom Is
The teacher continues to struggle, but understands that it is better to have wisdom than. But, what exactly is wisdom?
May 27
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Andy Stoddard
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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 9 — Lean in to Relationships
The Teacher says to eat, drink, and be merry. But he really does hit upon a truth here. Our relationships really matter.
May 26
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Andy Stoddard
Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 8:10–17 — The Worst Thing Is Not the Last Thing
The Teacher sees so much evil that he grows cynical because of it. But we cannot. We are people of hope. For us, the worst thing is not the last thing.
May 25
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Andy Stoddard
Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 8: 1-9 -City of God, City of Man
Today, the Teacher calls us to keep our oath to the King. As Augustine talked about in the 3rd century, we are citizens of the city of God and the city…
May 22
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Andy Stoddard
Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 7: 15-29 - What if We are Wrong
One of my professors taught me to believe strongly in what I believe, but also to understand I could be wrong. The Teacher gives us a similar…
May 21
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Andy Stoddard
Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 7: 1-14 - The House of Suffering
While suffering and pain are never pleasant things to go through, there is much that they can teach us
May 20
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Andy Stoddard
Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 6 - The Weight of the Soul
The teacher continues to look for things that can give meaning. But none of the things he looks at, even the good things, can bear the weight of the…
May 19
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Andy Stoddard
Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 5 - Cynicism and Hope
The teacher reminds us that life can be hard. But he also gives us a tool against cynicism. Be faithful with your task today. And hope!
May 18
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Andy Stoddard
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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 4:9–16 – Two Are Better Than One
For us to be truly faithful and grow in our faith we really need each other!
May 15
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Andy Stoddard
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