Through Myrah’s Eyes

The very next day,  Jamal burst through the door of their small house.  “The Preacher Man is in a deserted place just outside of Capernaum!” He exclaimed.  “Let’s take our sons and go!” 
A multitude of people streamed to where the Preacher was said to be healing the sick and speaking of the Kingdom of God.  “We must hurry,” Jamal urged. 

Vanity of Vanities

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher.  “Vanity of Vanities!  All is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2)  The Preacher refers to the utter futility of all earthly things: things like human wisdom, pleasures and wealth, materialism, past achievements, work, fame and  fortune, and even political success.  It’s like chasing after the wind, or trying to kill a gnat when a lion is about to attack.  In other words: “What’s the point?”  There is none– IF that is our only goal in life. This played out vividly when I was a teenager. I realized the futility of trying to look better than I actually Read More