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Solomon had everything and was in constant despair. Paul had nothing and had learned "in whatever state he was" to be content. Who was the winner here? Paul lists the trials he had been through in 2 Corinthians 11:16-33. His was an extraordinary ordeal. Paul suffered for the gospel. His goal was to preach and teach Christ. Solomon's was an inward focus. The book of Ecclesiastes tells us a sad tale. All that Solomon did was to satisfy his slightest whim. He built, destroyed, invested, and sold his investments, yet he didn't find satisfaction. All was vanity. Who was the winner? Who accomplished God's will for his life? Whose life was worth living? I would say that each man left his mark on Bible history. Both men had successes, and both had their challenges. The wisest man in history made tremendous blunders. Paul considered himself less than ordinary, yet he wrote a third of the New Testament Scriptures. Solomon, like Mick Jagger, couldn't find satisfaction. P...

Rush Limbaugh died recently of lung cancer that had been diagnosed in 2020. He was a beloved radio personality. Well, beloved by some and hated by others. He was brash, bold, loud at times as well as articulate and knowledgeable. He was the champion of conservatism and was also a very wealthy man. Forbes had listed his 2018 earnings at $84.5 million dollars.  I don't know where you are on the wage scale spectrum, but to me $84.5 million is a good chunk of change. I'm the guy who, at least for now, thinks that one million is a lot. For now.  Us common folk see figures like $84.5 million and we can't imagine such a sum of cash. We'd be lost in the maintenance of so much money. Have you ever stopped to think about what you'd do with so much cash? Think about it. After you'd bought all the fun stuff like a new house, car and cell phone, or the ring or trip you've always wanted, what would you do with the $84 million left over?  You can't put it into the bank...