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James 3:13-18. Wisdom in a time of war

James 3:13-18. Wisdom in a time of war

There are two kinds of wisdom. Two ways of believing and acting in life that gather praise in different ways from different kinds of people. One is our default setting. It is earthly and too often demonic. The other is … Read more

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Why are our pastors getting sick? 1. The list

Why are our pastors getting sick? 1. The list

We need and want people to offer for ordained ministry yet we also know that clergy are burning out and leaving ministry or taking early retirement in increasing numbers. The question we want to ask and seek answers to in

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Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Articles, Leadership, Ministry, Wisdom, WorkTags Clergy, Mental health, Pastoral care, Stress, Work

Ecclesiastes 11 & 12. Act

Ecclesiastes 11 & 12. Act

In the face of uncertainty we are to act. But how? By managing risk, by seeking joy, by living with reverence. [Audio | Video | Notes]

Michael Flynn


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Ecclesiastes 11 & 12

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Be bold (11:1-7)… Read more

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Ecclesiastes 9 & 10. Resilience

Ecclesiastes 9 & 10. Resilience

Our culture talks a great deal about building resilience. Wisdom teaches us that all things, including wisdom, are limited. Knowing this is part of becoming resilient. [Audio | Video | Notes]

Michael Flynn


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Ecclesiastes 9 & 10

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Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. Contentment

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. Contentment

Contentment is a gift of God. Seven times in the book of Ecclesiastes we are told here is the one thing the writer has found to be good in life. The question for us is can our quest for meaning … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, Ecclesiastes, WisdomTags Contentment, Ecclesiastes, Meaning, Meaningless, Proverbs

Ecclesiastes 4. Realism

Ecclesiastes 4. Realism

How can we see the oppressions, injustice and wrongs and yet still seek joy and live with reverence? [Audio | Video | Notes]

Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 | Michael Flynn


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Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7

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Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, Ecclesiastes, WisdomTags Ecclesiastes, Injustice, Poverty, Realism, Suffering

Ecclesiastes 3. Frustration, Judgement & Joy

Ecclesiastes 3. Frustration, Judgement & Joy

Wise living requires that we recognise the times we live in. Then we can act wisely, neither giving into fate nor exhausting ourselves by our inability to finally tame the forces that shape us and our circumstance. Wisdom is a … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, Ecclesiastes, WisdomTags Ecclesiastes, Frustration, Joy, Meaning, Meaningless

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