Monthly Archives: December 2011

A fly in the ointment

Posted on December 26, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase is from Ecclesiastes 10:1: Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. An tiny imperfection which spoils … Continue reading →

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And our eyes at last shall see Him…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by gerald

Q. What is the communion in glory with Christ, which the members of the invisible church enjoy immediately after death? A. The communion in glory with Christ, which the members of the invisible church enjoy immediately after death is, in … Continue reading →

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Eat drink and be merry

Posted on December 19, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase is from Ecclesiastes 8:15: Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour … Continue reading →

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For everything there is a season

Posted on December 12, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase is from Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: The NIV gives a good modern day translation for this one: There is a time for everything…

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There’s nothing new under the sun

Posted on December 5, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase is from Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Self-explanatory really … Continue reading →

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