Ecclesiastes 2:17, 23

J.R.R. Tolkien was convinced that he would never finish "The Lord of The Rings". But through fellowship with other Christians, such as C.S. Lewis, Tolkien persevered. During this time, Tolkien wrote a brilliant parable called, "Leaf by Niggle". In this four-day plan, I’ll highlight biblical truths from that short story which give us great hope for our work today.

Most men have experienced times of great frustration and disappointment because they feel like they are lacking something in their lives, or that others have more. So, how do we find our way to true contentment and satisfaction, regardless of our circumstances? Join us in this 7-day devotional for men, written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

NASB 2020 a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Experience the beauty and wisdom of Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes in just 7 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages that capture the depth of love, the pursuit of meaning, and the reflections of life under the sun—brought to life through music.

My dear friends, in the Sermon on the Mount—the longest recorded discourse of Jesus Christ in the Gospels—we find the prayer known as the “Our Father” or the “Lord’s Prayer.” Before teaching His disciples this prayer, Jesus first taught them how to pray. That is the focus of this series of reflections: what the right posture is when we approach God in prayer. Not the physical posture—whether kneeling, standing, sitting, or lying down—but the posture of the heart!