Author Archives: Bill Rasco

We have reached the end of the year. Over the past 52 weeks, we have walked through the Wisdom Literature of the Bible. We have witnessed the vast array of human emotion. The heights of joy and the depths of … Continue reading →

I believe that the Song of Solomon is the story of two people in love. It speaks of the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact that love can make in the lives of two people in a committed, marital relationship. But … Continue reading →

Just mention the Song of Solomon and it seems like people start to giggle. The book deals with love. It can be almost “sappy” in its romantic language. In reality, the Song of Solomon is a love poem, or possibly … Continue reading →

There is an old Native American story about a grandfather and his grandson. There once was an old Cherokee who one evening told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is … Continue reading →

By now you are familiar with the phrase “beneath the sun” (or “under the sun”). The writer of Ecclesiastes uses the phrase to describe the life we live here on earth. It is a description of how we live within … Continue reading →

As we begin the Book of Ecclesiastes this week, it is important to understand how to best read the book. Ecclesiastes is a book of reflection. The writer of the book identifies himself as the “Preacher.” Someone with a message … Continue reading →

We reach the end of the Proverbs this week. The last picture that the collector of the proverb provides us is the picture of the virtuous woman. She is a jewel among stones. She works hard and takes care of … Continue reading →

Proverbs 25:1 introduces another section in the Book of Proverbs. This time it is a group of Solomon’s proverbs which are collected by King Hezekiah, running from Proverbs 25:1 to Proverbs 29:27. I think that Proverbs 25:11 best sums up … Continue reading →

Proverbs 22:17-24:22 are a collection of proverbs usually titled, “Words of the Wise.” They cover a variety of situations. Everything from boundary rights, to eating etiquette, disciplining children, and how to best learn from a teacher. The introductory paragraph, found … Continue reading →

On the day our son was born, we started making plans. Truth be told, we started making plans before his birth. Plans for his room, his clothes, his college, his television habits, you name it, we planned it. As he … Continue reading →