July 28, 2026
A Well-Balanced Life
A reflection on balance, grace, and spiritual maturity, drawing from Ecclesiastes, church leadership, and Jesus’ example of growing in wisdom, stature, and favor.
Articles for tag: Ecclesiastes 7
September 2, 2019
Lesson for Sept. 8, 2019: Get Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 2:13; 4:13; 7:5, 11, 12, 19; 8:1)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 9 (weeks 32-35; August 18—September 8, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ________ Lesson Aim: Get wisdom and enjoy its benefits. ________ By Mark Scott School has started. While some schools begin in August, most all are in session following Labor Day. For decades the overriding purpose in going to school was to acquire knowledge. While acquiring skills for future education and the workplace
December 4, 2005
Listen to the Flip Side
By Cora Alley When I was a “groovy” teen in the 1960s, I used to save up every cent I could beg, borrow, or earn to buy the latest singles that came out on those saucer-sized 45 rpm records. I would gingerly lift the ebony disc out of its protective paper sleeve and place it on the turntable on my record player that looked like a square hatbox with a handle. After listening to my treasured song over and over until cries of protest came from every corner of the house, I would pick the record up and carefully reinsert
