Posted tagged ‘Solomon’

What Religion Are You???

February 29, 2012

Ask me what religion I am I would most likely say Southern Baptist. In truth I am really not. To say you are a part of a religious group one should agree totally with the teachings of that group.

Because I don’t totally agree with any church. I suppose I am just a simple every day Christian. That isn’t always a easy thing to be in the south.

I claim the title Baptist based on the fact that I was raise S.B. and have spent most of my life in that organization. It is true I have strayed away a couple of times and joined other groups that were sure they held the only set of keys to the kingdom. 

For some reason I don’t feel you will be ask for a membership letter when and if you make it to the pearly gate. Then on the other hand I can’t be called a expert in that field either. I have never seen the  pearly gates. I have been close once or twice though.

Like Solomon I to have gazed upon the great religions of the world. This is what I found.

1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God’s Chosen People. 

2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 

3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian world. 
 
4. Baptists do not recognize each other at the liquor store.
 
I hope this sheds some light on things. If not just thank God you aren’t tied down by religion and you are just a simple Christian. 

FINDING HAPPINESS

July 8, 2011

Question.

What do you think about life coaches and life books? They both want to explain how to get more out of life. Do you ever feel like your life is out of control, and everyone else seems to have a handle on theirs?

Do yourself a favor and read the Book of Ecclesiastes. It’s over around psalms and proverbs if you haven’t been there lately.

Solomon wrote short and to the point on how he saw life. It was interesting that he was an old man when he penned this. He was looking back and not forward. Remember he was the wisest man who ever lived. The way I read it. Life at best is a mess. It can go down hill in a moment. He does make it clear though even at its worse it is still worth living.

He wrote at one point it was better to be a living dog rather than a dead lion.

Alright, let’s get back to my question. If Solomon couldn’t figure out life, how is some nut on the TV going to?

Tomorrow I will give you the answer to true happiness It will not be what you think.


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