The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 12 ~ Candid Counsel on Life and Death, 8:16-9:9

Why is it a famous billionaire can experience despair and misery in his life? How did he get there? What advice would Solomon have for him? For me? For all of us? Here is some candid counsel.

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 11 ~ Facing Authority and Injustice in Life, 8:1-15

What should we handle injustice in life? What are some answers/responses to the inconsistencies we often observe in life? Solomon has some key perspective for us.

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 10 ~ Reality Check: Life has Lessons, part 2, 7:15-21

Life often seems confusing and unfair. In light of that, how should we then live? How is it that many righteous and fine people die early? And yet many unrighteous, even evil people, live to an old age? What wisdom are we to live by?

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 9 ~ Reality Check: Life Has Lessons, part 1, 7:1-14

Adversity can leap out in our life at any moment--can good come from it? Solomon has some key life wisdom for us. Truly, there are lessons in life!

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 8 ~ Wrestling with Life’s Frustrations, 6:1-12

Life has built-in frustrations and disappointments. Solomon delivers a frank assessment of some of them

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 7 ~ Real Life Red Alerts, 5:1-20

Warnings are very important and very helpful. When we heed them, they protect us from harmful consequences. Solomon delivers three key warnings about everyday life. Don't miss these helpful insights.

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 6 ~ Facing the Dark Side of Life, 3:16 – 4:16

(Note: This audio has some short sections of muffled audio) Life often has a dark side to it. We can experience things like injustice, oppression and despair. Such experiences are FAR more difficult to face when we think we don't need God. Solomon offers all of us important perspective.

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – message 5 ~ Seasons in the Sun, 3:1-15

We all find ourselves experiencing different seasons in life. Some are highly pleasant, some are deeply difficult. How are we to navigate the ups and downs of these life seasons?

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – message 4 ~ Solomon’s Grand Experiment (part 2), chapter 2

This is a book that shoots straight about life. Too often people are "experimenting" their way through life--but life's too short for experimenting!! What delivers lasting fulfillment in life?

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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – message 3 ~ Solomon’s Grand Experiment (part 1), 1:12-18

Ecclesiastes is a candid exploration of the backwater regions of life. Yet, it's NOT the rantings of some grumpy old man--it's an insightful communique to us, especially for young people!

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