Video Games and the Wisdom Literature

We are quick to label gamers (both teen and adult) as “other.” We tell them to grow up and to stop “escaping reality,” in favor of more real pursuits and relationships. But gamers are just like everyone else –…

Ecclesiastes for the Student Minister

Is the author of Ecclesiastes suggesting our work in student ministry is not worth it when he opens with the following remarks? “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2) I’ve been sitting with…