There once was a man named Walter, he lived a long, long time, and he had a few things to say about hard work. Born in 1896, Walter Breuning’s life story pretty much encapsulates the rise of modern America. Breuning, who died recently at 114, could remember as far back as the turn-of-the-century when his father told […]
Money and Wealth Can Be Satisfying…But Only One Way
“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 5:10 Money and wealth are a necessary part of human existence; they are the exchange agent in all economies. In ancient times, it was livestock or land. Today, it can be cash […]
The Meaning of Life is Not Vain
“Then I looked again at vanity under the sun.” Ecc 4:7 Solomon spent much of his life in contemplation. He was trying to figure out life. He was trying to understand it. He took on the arduous task of narrowing life and all its components into one, cohesive conclusion: what is the meaning of life??? […]
The Secret to Long Life and Happiness
Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought to lengthen his life and be happy while doing it. The hard fact is no one wants to die… we want to live, and live well. We want to be fulfilled, have friends, have influence, be successful, and do all of that for a long, long time. […]
The Path to Inner Peace
Mankind is yearning for one, single and solitary condition: inner peace. This is not world peace or the lack of war. It is not financial freedom, or the elimination of poverty. It is not eradicating hunger, or healing disease. These things are mere symptoms of the issue. The issue is, and has always been, one’s […]